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Vapes are now marketed almost like candies, with colorful packaging and enticing flavors such as mango, vanilla, and strawberry—all sold at convenience stores near you.
For the past six years, the only flavored vapes that were legally sold in the United States were the more familiar tobacco and menthol varieties. However, the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorization of two flavored vape products could change that. Although the agency has put guardrails in place to prevent children from accessing them and reduce illegal sales, the decision has still raised concerns.
