Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in California

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (0.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 81 (0.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 11 (2.1%)
#10. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 6 (0.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 51 (0.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 6 (1.2%)
#9. Office or indoor workplaces
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 7 (0.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 257 (2.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 10 (1.9%)
#8. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 9 (0.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 241 (2.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (0.4%)
#7. Prisons or jails
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 10 (1.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 244 (2.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 5 (1.0%)
#6. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 24 (2.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 223 (1.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 14 (2.7%)
#5. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 51 (5.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 930 (7.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 8 (1.6%)
#4. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 57 (5.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 986 (8.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 65 (12.6%)
#3. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 84 (8.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 1991 (16.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 6 (1.2%)
#2. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 519 (52.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 4402 (36.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 189 (36.8%)

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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