Aconite
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Markham restaurant poisoning: How a potentially deadly spice crisis was avertedSeveral people were hospitalized in August 2022 after eating a dish at a Markham restaurant. A countrywide food and health investigation followed to avoid a potential disaster.HealthJul 24, 2023
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New aconite poisoning reported in York Region, public health saysOfficials announced that on Monday another person had become ill in the region after consuming a product contaminated with aconite.HealthOct 26, 2022
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Lab results in Markham, Ont., food poisoning case expected at end of weekYork Region public health says lab results are expected at the end of the week to confirm the presence of a plant-based toxin suspected of sickening diners at a Markham restaurant.HealthAug 31, 2022
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5 things to know about aconite, the toxin suspected of sickening diners in MarkhamDr. Barry Pakes, York Region's medical officer of health, has told local media that the victims' symptoms suggest they ingested the toxin.CanadaAug 30, 2022
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2 fall critically ill after drinking tea from San Francisco herbalistTwo people are critically sick in San Francisco after drinking tea from the same Chinatown herbalist.ConsumerMar 11, 2017
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