Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Alabama

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (2.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 8 (0.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#7. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (2.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 22 (1.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#6. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (4.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 160 (13.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 20 (13.8%)
#5. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (9.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 82 (6.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 9 (6.2%)
#4. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (9.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 271 (22.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 35 (24.1%)
#3. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (11.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 316 (25.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 30 (20.7%)
#2. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 15 (34.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 165 (13.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 32 (22.1%)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.

#1. Sit-down restaurants
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