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India just called out samosas: Should the US be worried?

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 15 July 2025 ()
India is considering cigarette-style health warnings for high-fat, high-sugar street foods like samosas and jalebis to combat rising rates of obesity and related diseases. This bold move aims to raise public awareness, especially in schools and public institutions. While the U.S. faces similar health challenges, implementing such warnings on beloved comfort foods would be a complex cultural and political battle.
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