Barry Pakes

• Markham restaurant poisoning: How a potentially deadly spice crisis was averted

  Several 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.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2023
  
• New aconite poisoning reported in York Region, public health says

  Officials announced that on Monday another person had become ill in the region after consuming a product contaminated with aconite.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2022
  
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• Markham, Ont. restaurant cleared to reopen after diners become sick: York Region top doctor

  On Monday, York Region Public Health said it was investigating what had happened at Delight Restaurant & BBQ over the weekend after several diners became sick.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
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• 5 things to know about aconite, the toxin suspected of sickening diners in Markham

  Dr. Barry Pakes, York Region's medical officer of health, has told local media that the victims' symptoms suggest they ingested the toxin.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
• Why are COVID-19 cases quickly rising among Canadian university students?

  For the week of March 28 to April 3, the most recent data available, 42 per cent of reported COVID-19 cases involved people under 30.

  Health

  Apr 15, 2021