In a statement to CTV News Toronto on Monday, York Region confirmed it is investigating after reports that several people became seriously ill after eating at Delight Restaurant & BBQ, located at 1250 Castlemore Ave. “York Region responded by immediately launching an investigation and closing the restaurant,” it said. There are limited details about the number of patients or what caused the side effects. Anyone who ate any food from the restaurant on Aug. 27 or Aug. 28 and develops symptoms is encouraged to seek medical attention. “This includes people who have had take-out, take-out and delivery. please dispose of any leftovers or food from the restaurant,” the statement said. On Monday, a Toronto Intensive Care Unit (ICU) physician, Dr. Michael Warner, said a memo was being circulated through Greater Toronto Area ICUs warning of the incident.
An alert has been circulated through the GTA ICU community regarding this poisoning event which apparently affected many patients who were sent to different hospitals (not mine). https://t.co/cFNCa6Lxyu — Michael Warner (@drmwarner) August 29, 2022 Officials say the restaurant is cooperating with the investigation. This is a developing story. More to come…
