The department continues targeting the sale of illicit flavored e-cigarettes.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the seizure of 2.1 million illegal flavored e-cigarettes from five distributors and six retailers across seven states. The department also filed civil actions against these distributors and retailers, alleging that the defendants continued to market and sell these products after multiple warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
“These dangerous and unauthorized vapes are often smuggled in from China to be sold near schools and military bases, putting our kids and service members directly at risk,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “This is a national security issue, and this month’s raids are just the beginning. Working with our partners at HHS, we will prosecute anyone participating in the illegal sale of these products.”
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, up to 85 percent of the vaping products and pods sold in the U.S. are illegal and not approved by the FDA, and may contain harmful ingredients.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For U.S. federal officials as they collaborate in efforts to remove harmful, illicit e-cigarette products from the nation’s marketplace.
- For Attorney General Bondi and members of the Justice Department as they prosecute traffickers in illegal goods.
- For Secretary Kennedy, Commissioner Makary, and other federal health leaders to be discerning as they assess the risks posed by the illicit products.
Sources: Department of Justice
