Juul Labs announced on Thursday that it would temporarily halt online sales of flavored e-cigarettes like mango , products the company had already stopped distributing to retail stores as public outrage mounted over the soaring rate of teenage vaping. Facing multiple federal and state investigations into its marketing practices, Juul said it decided to discontinue the sales for now until the Food and Drug Administration had reviewed the device and flavor cartridges. But the suspension, which also includes crème , fruit and cucumber, does not extend to menthol or mint. issued warning letters to the company, saying it had illegally marketed its products as a safer alternative than traditional cigarettes. The agency also criticized its “make the switch” marketing campaign, contending that its advertising suggested health claims that the company had not proved.

Source: New York Times October 17, 2019 18:28 UTC