Poisoning At Markham Restaurant Possibly Caused By Aconite

York Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr.  Barry Peakes, shared new details with CP24 Tuesday morning about the mass poisoning at Delight Restaurant & BBQ, located at Castlemore Avenue and Markham Road.
“We suspect it was something called aconite, which is a toxin that can be found in various herbs or roots, or specifically in a flower,” Paeks said, adding that tests are currently underway to confirm their theory.
The region’s top doctor said the toxin could be “accidentally mixed with other things or intentionally” but there is no reason at present to believe the suspected poisoning was intentional.
Aconite has the potential to be fatal and can cause diarrhea, convulsions or arrhythmias.

Dr Barry Pakes, Chief Medical Officer of Health for York Region, speaks to CP24 on Tuesday 30 August 2022.
Paix could not speak to the condition of the patients currently in intensive care, other than to say that they are “still quite sick” and that “anyone who goes into the ICU is in a pretty life-threatening situation.” He said the “good news” is that these patients appear to be “getting better” after being admitted to hospital. Delight Restaurant & BBQ is now closed, and anyone who ate any food from the restaurant — including takeout, takeout or delivery — on Aug. 27 or Aug. 28 and is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to seek medical attention. Delight Restaurant & BBQ on Markham Rd. can be seen above. Officials say the restaurant is cooperating with the investigation. Records show the restaurant passed a health inspection in May. Peakes added that the poisoning appears “similar” to other recent events, including an incident in Burnaby, B.C. earlier this year, where two people went to the hospital with heart abnormalities after buying sand ginger powder from a local mall. In a statement to CTV News Toronto, the office of Public Safety Minister Marco Medicino said it was aware of the “disturbing” situation in Markham. “We will continue to monitor for further details provided by the police jurisdiction – York Regional Police – as well as regional health authorities as the situation develops,” the statement said.

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York Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr.  Barry Peakes, shared new details with CP24 Tuesday morning about the mass poisoning at Delight Restaurant & BBQ, located at Castlemore Avenue and Markham Road.
“We suspect it was something called aconite, which is a toxin that can be found in various herbs or roots, or specifically in a flower,” Paeks said, adding that tests are currently underway to confirm their theory.
The region’s top doctor said the toxin could be “accidentally mixed with other things or intentionally” but there is no reason at present to believe the suspected poisoning was intentional.
Aconite has the potential to be fatal and can cause diarrhea, convulsions or arrhythmias.

Dr Barry Pakes, Chief Medical Officer of Health for York Region, speaks to CP24 on Tuesday 30 August 2022.
Paix could not speak to the condition of the patients currently in intensive care, other than to say that they are “still quite sick” and that “anyone who goes into the ICU is in a pretty life-threatening situation.” He said the “good news” is that these patients appear to be “getting better” after being admitted to hospital. Delight Restaurant & BBQ is now closed, and anyone who ate any food from the restaurant — including takeout, takeout or delivery — on Aug. 27 or Aug. 28 and is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to seek medical attention. Delight Restaurant & BBQ on Markham Rd. can be seen above. Officials say the restaurant is cooperating with the investigation. Records show the restaurant passed a health inspection in May. Peakes added that the poisoning appears “similar” to other recent events, including an incident in Burnaby, B.C. earlier this year, where two people went to the hospital with heart abnormalities after buying sand ginger powder from a local mall. In a statement to CTV News Toronto, the office of Public Safety Minister Marco Medicino said it was aware of the “disturbing” situation in Markham. “We will continue to monitor for further details provided by the police jurisdiction – York Regional Police – as well as regional health authorities as the situation develops,” the statement said.

title: “Poisoning At Markham Restaurant Possibly Caused By Aconite Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Joshua Smith”

York Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr.  Barry Peakes, shared new details with CP24 Tuesday morning about the mass poisoning at Delight Restaurant & BBQ, located at Castlemore Avenue and Markham Road.
“We suspect it was something called aconite, which is a toxin that can be found in various herbs or roots, or specifically in a flower,” Paeks said, adding that tests are currently underway to confirm their theory.
The region’s top doctor said the toxin could be “accidentally mixed with other things or intentionally” but there is no reason at present to believe the suspected poisoning was intentional.
Aconite has the potential to be fatal and can cause diarrhea, convulsions or arrhythmias.

Dr Barry Pakes, Chief Medical Officer of Health for York Region, speaks to CP24 on Tuesday 30 August 2022.
Paix could not speak to the condition of the patients currently in intensive care, other than to say that they are “still quite sick” and that “anyone who goes into the ICU is in a pretty life-threatening situation.” He said the “good news” is that these patients appear to be “getting better” after being admitted to hospital. Delight Restaurant & BBQ is now closed, and anyone who ate any food from the restaurant — including takeout, takeout or delivery — on Aug. 27 or Aug. 28 and is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to seek medical attention. Delight Restaurant & BBQ on Markham Rd. can be seen above. Officials say the restaurant is cooperating with the investigation. Records show the restaurant passed a health inspection in May. Peakes added that the poisoning appears “similar” to other recent events, including an incident in Burnaby, B.C. earlier this year, where two people went to the hospital with heart abnormalities after buying sand ginger powder from a local mall. In a statement to CTV News Toronto, the office of Public Safety Minister Marco Medicino said it was aware of the “disturbing” situation in Markham. “We will continue to monitor for further details provided by the police jurisdiction – York Regional Police – as well as regional health authorities as the situation develops,” the statement said.

title: “Poisoning At Markham Restaurant Possibly Caused By Aconite Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-15” author: “Marie Hansen”

York Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr.  Barry Peakes, shared new details with CP24 Tuesday morning about the mass poisoning at Delight Restaurant & BBQ, located at Castlemore Avenue and Markham Road.
“We suspect it was something called aconite, which is a toxin that can be found in various herbs or roots, or specifically in a flower,” Paeks said, adding that tests are currently underway to confirm their theory.
The region’s top doctor said the toxin could be “accidentally mixed with other things or intentionally” but there is no reason at present to believe the suspected poisoning was intentional.
Aconite has the potential to be fatal and can cause diarrhea, convulsions or arrhythmias.

Dr Barry Pakes, Chief Medical Officer of Health for York Region, speaks to CP24 on Tuesday 30 August 2022.
Paix could not speak to the condition of the patients currently in intensive care, other than to say that they are “still quite sick” and that “anyone who goes into the ICU is in a pretty life-threatening situation.” He said the “good news” is that these patients appear to be “getting better” after being admitted to hospital. Delight Restaurant & BBQ is now closed, and anyone who ate any food from the restaurant — including takeout, takeout or delivery — on Aug. 27 or Aug. 28 and is experiencing symptoms is encouraged to seek medical attention. Delight Restaurant & BBQ on Markham Rd. can be seen above. Officials say the restaurant is cooperating with the investigation. Records show the restaurant passed a health inspection in May. Peakes added that the poisoning appears “similar” to other recent events, including an incident in Burnaby, B.C. earlier this year, where two people went to the hospital with heart abnormalities after buying sand ginger powder from a local mall. In a statement to CTV News Toronto, the office of Public Safety Minister Marco Medicino said it was aware of the “disturbing” situation in Markham. “We will continue to monitor for further details provided by the police jurisdiction – York Regional Police – as well as regional health authorities as the situation develops,” the statement said.