Updates ·
Health notices · Saturday 29 August
3 notices from the agencies today, in plain words, each with the original linked.
Aquafaba powder recalled due to undeclared eggs
CDC · Food safety
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that 529 Commerce LLC of Parkland, Florida is recalling Rooted in Rare brand Aquafaba Powder because it may contain undeclared egg.
If you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, this product may put you at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
WHO updates on Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
World Health Organization (WHO) · Outbreak
If you live in, work in, or are traveling to affected health zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—Bas-Uélé, Haut-Uélé, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, or Tshopo—this outbreak is growing.
WHO reports 60 health zones now have cases, up from 54 since 14 August 2026. As of 26 August 2026, there are 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.
WHO says the outbreak’s crude case fatality ratio is 48.1%, and that delays in recognizing cases increase spread within households, communities, and healthcare facilities.
The notice does not include specific actions for individuals beyond stating the outbreak remains a public health emergency of international concern.
Ireland and WHO plan to expand access to assistive technology
WHO · News
If you need assistive technology (products that help with everyday functioning, such as glasses, hearing aids, walking aids, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and communication or memory devices), this notice says access may improve.
The notice describes a donor agreement between the Government of Ireland and WHO to speed up affordability and availability of assistive technology for people who need it, including older persons, people with disabilities, and those living with health conditions.
It also describes work that has been building since at least 2022, with an initiative focused on how digital tools can help people-centred services and improve how assistive products are identified, screened, referred, and provided.