Most common settings for foodborne outbreaks in Washington

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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 4 (1.0% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 156 (3.1%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 5 (3.3%)
#10. Religious facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (1.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 39 (0.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 14 (9.3%)
#9. Farms
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (1.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 42 (0.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (4.7%)
#8. Festivals or fairs
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 5 (1.2% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 72 (1.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 7 (4.7%)
#7. Hospitals
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 6 (1.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 143 (2.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 9 (6.0%)
#6. Long-term care facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 10 (2.5% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 42 (0.8%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 1 (0.7%)
#5. Grocery stores
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 11 (2.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 421 (8.3%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 0 (0.0%)
#4. Banquet facilities
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 16 (3.9% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 629 (12.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 4 (2.7%)
#3. Caterers
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 25 (6.1% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 146 (2.9%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 24 (16.0%)
#2. Private homes
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- Outbreaks reported, 2010-2022: 260 (63.7% of all incidents)
- Illnesses reported: 2804 (55.4%)
- Hospitalizations reported: 58 (38.7%)

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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