WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op/Copia Collective/Farmers Cheese * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: August 18, 2025 FDA  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home and 58 home care, hospice, and palliative care organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed 9% reduction to Medicare home health payment rates for Calendar Year 2026. The letter highlights significant concerns regarding the potential financial impact on home health agencies and the critical services they provide to Medicare beneficiarie  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Ohio State University has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget advocating for the continuation of the National Youth Tobacco Survey. The NYTS serves as a crucial tool for policymakers, educators, and public health leaders in monitoring and addressing tobacco use among American youth. The NYTS, initiated in 1999, is essential for understanding the landscape of youth tobacco consumption and provides invaluable data for the U.S. Department  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 20 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Finding for Recovery of $956.67 Repaid by Former Elyria Mayor Following Special Audit into City Resources Used for Campaign A finding for recovery of $956.67 was issued Tuesday against the former mayor of Elyria over public resources used for his personal reelection campaign. Frank Whitfield repaid the total under the special audit, following an investigation by the Auditor of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Carey Visits Central Ohio Lineworker Training Facility * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) traveled to Mt. Gilead, Ohio to tour the Central Ohio Lineworker Training (COLT) facility and meet with its leadership and trainees. This facility is operated by Ohio's Electric Cooperatives (OEC), a statewide association of non-profit utility providers delivering electricity to o  more