WASHINGTON • The FDA will crack down on flavored e-cigarette cartridges that are favored by teens.
Starting in February, the FDA will prioritize enforcement on certain unauthorized flavored e-cigarette products that appeal to kids, including fruit and mint. However, it exempts tobacco and menthol-flavored cartridges and the flavored liquids used in the larger tank-based e-cigarettes.
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