Prognosis
FDA Threatens to Pull E-Cigarettes to Fight the Rise of Kids Vaping
- Officials see ‘epidemic’ use of Juul and other devices by kids
- Health chief Azar says U.S. ‘cannot allow’ kids to get hooked
A Juul Labs Inc. e-cigarette.
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The U.S. government signaled that it is prepared to adopt a tougher stance on electronic cigarettes in order to stem an epidemic of use by teens and children, after taking a more cautious approach last year.
The Food and Drug Administration told five major e-cigarette manufacturers on Wednesday to address youth use of their products in the next 60 days or the agency could require them to stop selling flavored tobacco pods that appeal to children.