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Woman dies in Bordeaux botulism outbreak linked to sardines

At least 12 people have been sick from a suspected case of foodborne botulism in Bordeaux, France. AFP/File

A woman has died and at least 10 people have been hospitalised after cases of foodborne botulism poisoning were reported in the French city of Bordeaux, which is hosting Rugby World Cup matches.

According to French media, almost all of those affected were American, Canadian or German tourists who visited a local wine bar between 4 and 10 September.

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