Oct 03 Consumer watchdog agency probes Juul and other vaping firms By Associated Press More than 1 in 4 high school students reported vaping in the past month, according to the latest government survey data. Continue reading
Sep 25 Juul CEO steps down amid scrutiny over dangers of vaping By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Juul is also shutting down broadcast, print and digital advertising and ending lobbying efforts on behalf of the e-cigarette. Continue reading
Jun 07 Social media ‘influencers’ promoted vaping without suitable warnings, FDA says By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters Friday to four companies that used paid social media influencers to pitch nicotine solutions to their online followers, including flavors like Watermelon Patch and Strawberry Kiwi. Continue reading
May 15 North Carolina becomes first state to sue e-cigarette maker Juul over marketing By Amanda Morris, Associated Press The state's attorney general accused Juul's marketing practices of causing an "epidemic" among young people. Continue reading
May 08 Walmart raises minimum age to buy tobacco in its stores to 21 By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press The world's largest retailer said the new rules will take effect in July in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors. Continue reading
Nov 13 E-cigarette company limits sales of some flavors to discourage underage use By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press E-cigarettes are generally considered a less dangerous alternative to regular cigarettes, but health officials have warned the nicotine in them is harmful to developing brains. Continue reading