Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Texas

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 2 (0.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 75 (1.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.3%)
- Illnesses reported: 75 (1.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.3%)
#10. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 3 (0.8% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 10 (0.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.6%)
- Illnesses reported: 10 (0.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.6%)
#9. Farms
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (1.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 183 (4.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.3%)
- Illnesses reported: 183 (4.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 2 (1.3%)
#8. Schools or colleges
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (1.4% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 162 (3.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (1.9%)
- Illnesses reported: 162 (3.6%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 3 (1.9%)
#7. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 7 (1.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 144 (3.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 8 (5.1%)
- Illnesses reported: 144 (3.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 8 (5.1%)
#6. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 9 (2.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 136 (3.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 37 (23.4%)
- Illnesses reported: 136 (3.0%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 37 (23.4%)
#5. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 10 (2.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 80 (1.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
- Illnesses reported: 80 (1.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#4. Buffet restaurants
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 26 (7.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 830 (18.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.6%)
- Illnesses reported: 830 (18.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.6%)
#3. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 35 (9.6% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 326 (7.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 13 (8.2%)
- Illnesses reported: 326 (7.2%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 13 (8.2%)
#2. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 87 (23.8% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 959 (21.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 28 (17.7%)
- Illnesses reported: 959 (21.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 28 (17.7%)
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.
#1. Sit-down restaurants
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