Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in North Carolina
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 44 (1.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 44 (1.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#10. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 1 (1.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 101 (3.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 18 (12.2%)
- Illnesses reported: 101 (3.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 18 (12.2%)
#9. Farms
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (2.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 29 (0.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 29 (0.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#8. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (2.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 185 (5.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 185 (5.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#7. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (3.3% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 23 (0.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 23 (0.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#6. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (4.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 74 (2.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 74 (2.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#5. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (5.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 126 (3.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 29 (19.6%)
- Illnesses reported: 126 (3.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 29 (19.6%)
#4. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (5.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 186 (5.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (4.7%)
- Illnesses reported: 186 (5.7%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (4.7%)
#3. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 11 (12.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 230 (7.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 230 (7.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#2. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 21 (23.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 853 (26.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 69 (46.6%)
- Illnesses reported: 853 (26.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 69 (46.6%)
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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