Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Maryland

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (0.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 40 (1.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#10. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (0.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 8 (0.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.8%)
#9. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (0.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 25 (0.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (6.3%)
#8. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (1.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 30 (1.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#7. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (1.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 98 (3.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.9%)
#6. Prisons or jails
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 9 (3.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 191 (6.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.9%)
#5. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 9 (3.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 219 (7.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (2.7%)
#4. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 19 (8.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 602 (19.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 8 (7.1%)
#3. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 27 (11.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 191 (6.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 21 (18.8%)
#2. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 112 (48.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 1012 (33.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 44 (39.3%)

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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