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red label

American  

noun

  1. the phrase warning against fire hazards required by the Interstate Commerce Commission to be shown on the containers and shipping documents of inflammable materials while in transit.


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Ham and other processed red meats have been moved from an "amber" label to a "red" label.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2024

“Back then, it’s about how long you can rap. I went and turned to the DJ and looked at the red label that said ‘Sugarhill Gang ‘Rapper’s Delight.’

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Levels over 200 get a red label and are considered unhealthy for everyone.

From Scientific American • Oct. 14, 2022

Peroxy radicals in the figure are indicated by a green label, E1 by a red label and E2 by a blue label.

From Nature • May 24, 2016

It opened with a red label at the top: FAILED.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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