health warningnoun [ C ]
ukusCOMMERCE a written statement on a product that warns people that eating, drinking, or using that product may be dangerous for their health:
The ads here encourage them to buy burgers, sweet cereals, and sugary drinks without any health warning so they consume more junk.
carry/come with a health warning Alcoholic beverages carry health warnings on their labels.
government/public health warnings
informal FINANCE in the UK, a statement that warns people who buy financial products or make investments that the value of their money may decrease as well as increase:
carry/come with a health warning Every fund investment carries a health warning that past performance is no indicator of the future.
informal a warning that figures, facts, etc. contained in a report may not be completely accurate:
The Treasury issued a 'health warning' with its forthcoming summer forecasts.