Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Iowa

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 4 (0.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.7%)
#10. Camps
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 9 (0.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#9. Farms
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 18 (1.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.7%)
#8. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 92 (5.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (3.3%)
#7. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (2.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 34 (2.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (3.3%)
#6. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (3.8% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 372 (22.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (5.0%)
#5. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 6 (5.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 136 (8.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 6 (10.0%)
#4. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 7 (6.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 111 (6.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (5.0%)
#3. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 12 (11.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 126 (7.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 19 (31.7%)
#2. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 40 (38.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 356 (21.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 9 (15.0%)

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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