Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Kentucky

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 3 (0.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 3 (0.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.4%)
#9. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 14 (0.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 14 (0.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.4%)
#8. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (3.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 36 (2.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (2.9%)
- Illnesses reported: 36 (2.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (2.9%)
#7. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (3.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 90 (5.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 90 (5.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#6. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (3.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 111 (7.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 111 (7.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (1.4%)
#5. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (7.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 28 (1.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (10.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 28 (1.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (10.0%)
#4. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (7.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 390 (24.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (4.3%)
- Illnesses reported: 390 (24.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (4.3%)
#3. Prisons or jails
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 7 (11.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 228 (14.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 4 (5.7%)
- Illnesses reported: 228 (14.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 4 (5.7%)
#2. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 15 (23.8% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 187 (11.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 26 (37.1%)
- Illnesses reported: 187 (11.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 26 (37.1%)
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.
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