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FDA warns e-cigarette manufacturers about teen use

They warn the usage of e-cigarettes by teens has reached an epidemic proportion.

FDA warns e-cigarette manufacturers about teen use
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The Food and Drug Administration announced today it’s cracking down on flavored e-cigarettes. The FDA said it’s ordered five big e-cigarette makers to draw up plans to stop underage use of their products within 60 days, or have their products pulled off the shelves. Such a move would be a huge blow to an industry that brings in $2.5 billion a year.

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