Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Massachusetts
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (1.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 4 (0.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 4 (0.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.4%)
#10. Farms
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (1.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 94 (3.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 94 (3.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#9. Office or indoor workplaces
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (1.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 17 (0.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (2.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 17 (0.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (2.0%)
#8. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (1.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 23 (0.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 23 (0.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#7. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (2.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 33 (1.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 5 (3.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 33 (1.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 5 (3.4%)
#6. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (2.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 287 (9.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (4.7%)
- Illnesses reported: 287 (9.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (4.7%)
#5. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 10 (5.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 188 (6.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 11 (7.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 188 (6.5%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 11 (7.4%)
#4. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 12 (6.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 96 (3.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 12 (8.1%)
- Illnesses reported: 96 (3.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 12 (8.1%)
#3. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 16 (8.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 340 (11.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 10 (6.8%)
- Illnesses reported: 340 (11.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 10 (6.8%)
#2. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 56 (30.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 835 (28.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 38 (25.7%)
- Illnesses reported: 835 (28.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 38 (25.7%)
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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