FDA, DOJ Seize Over $700,000 Worth of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

On April 30, 2024, the FDA, DOJ, and U.S. Marshals Service seized over $700,000 worth of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Alhambra, CA, mainly from California-based distributors. The enforcement aims to combat the illegal sale of flavored e-cigarettes, including brands enticing to youth. This joint action was the first seizure involving tobacco products by the agencies. FDA continues to crack down on unauthorized e-cigarettes across the supply chain, having issued numerous warning letters and penalties. They have granted marketing authorization to some legal tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products in the U.S.