New Delhi, July 15 -- After some media reports claimed that Indian snacks like Samosa, Jalebis, etc will carry health warnings, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a fact check stating that display of 'Sugar' and 'Oil' boards is general advisory to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product.

It further clarified that the advisory of the Union Health Ministry has not been "selective" towards Indian snacks and does not "target" India's rich street food culture.

In a social media post on X, the PIB Fact Check wrote, "Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo....