A recent study has revealed an increase in asthma rates across the United States.  Currently 7.85% of the population has asthma, with an increase of 5% every three years.

Asthma affects between 17 and 26 million Americans.  In the United States, asthma is the number one chronic disease in children.  Unfortunately, this study does not reveal why the rates have increased.  However, it does show us the need for further studies and for necessary and effective treatment plans for those suffering from asthma.

Interestingly, not all states had increased asthma rates.  For instance, 11% of Rhode Island’s population suffers from asthma.  However in Louisiana the number is only at 5%.   The biggest increases in asthma were found in Oklahoma and Alabama.

Would you like to find out more about asthma?  Visit our Asthma Facts post today!

“Daniel’s Western Meat Packers Turkey Patty” is being recalled by Daniel’s Western Meat Packers due to undeclared wheat.

These patties were sold to restaurants and distributers in Illinois and California.  The frozen turkey patties have the establishment number EST. P-2896 inside the USDA inspection mark.  The patties were produced on the following dates:

• Feb. 18, 2009
• March 27, 2009
• April 1, 2009
• April 10, 2009
• April 17, 2009
• May 23, 2009
• Dec. 28, 2009
• Jan. 22, 2010

If you have any questions you can call (562) 948-4408.  If you live in either Illinois or California and have a wheat allergy, it is probably best to avoid turkey patties in restaurants for the next few weeks.