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San Francisco bans E-Cigarettes (Juuls)
San Francisco, home to Juul's headquarters, becomes the first city in the US to ban the sale of e-cigarettes. Who: San Francisco and Juuls What: San Francisco band Juul Pods When: June 25, 2019 Where: San Francisco (Headquarters of Juul) Why: There becoming more dangerous and causing more deaths and illnesses -
E-cigarette marketing application submission deadline set
A US District Court judge in Maryland gave e-cigarette companies until May 12, 2020, to submit premarket tobacco applications to the FDA for approval. Who: The US district Court Judge What:Gave E-Cigarette companies to may 12, 2020 to submit
premarket tobacco applications for the FDA. When: July 12, 2019 Where:Maryland Why:To the E-Cigarette application for the FDA by the cigarette companies -
FDA launches anti-vaping ads to combat teen vaping
The FDA launches new anti-vaping commercials as part of The Real Cost, the agency's nearly $60 million smoking prevention campaign. In the TV ads, a street magician uses tricks to educate teens on the risks of using e-cigarettes. Who: FDA What: FDA launches new anti-vaping commercials as a part of The Real Coat When: July 23, 2019 Where: FDA Headquarters Why: So more teens and other citizens are aware of what vaping is doing and what it can cause. -
Facebook, Instagram restrict e-cigarette content
Facebook issues a new policy that will restrict sales of and limit content related to alcohol and tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, across Facebook and Instagram. Who: Facebook and Instagram What:Adds policy that restricts sales and limit content related to alcohol, tobacco, etc When:July 24, 2019 Where:Facebook Why:To help fight against the spread of these adds that promote these products -
FDA says it's received 127 reports of vaping-related seizures
FDA releases a statement saying it's now received a total of 127 reports of seizure or other neurological symptoms, such as fainting or tremors, that occurred after vaping between 2010 and 2019. Who: FDA What: FDA releases an estimate for 127 overall reports of seizure or other serious and dangerous causes (2010-2019) When: Aug. 7, 2019 Where: FDA Headquarters Why: Because more and more illnesses and deaths are being reported due to vaping. Affecting teens nationwide. -
Vaping industry group sues FDA
The Vapor Technology Association, which represents hundreds of vaping companies, files suit against the FDA to delay regulators' review of the e-cigarettes currently on the market. Who: The VTA What: Files suit against the FDA When: Aug 14, 2019 Where: The VTA Why: To delay regulators review of the e-cigarettes currently on the market -
Health officials report more than 150 people have been hospitalized
State and federal health officials report that 153 people many of them young adults across 16 states have been treated for respiratory issues that occurred after vaping. Who: State and Federal health officials What: State and Federal health officials report that 153 people (many young) across 16 states have been treated for respiratory issues that occured after vaping When: Aug. 19, 2019 Where: (not given a specific location) Why: the toll for illnesses are increasing from vaping. -
Juul Labs leaves Vapor Technology Association
Six days after the VTA issued a lawsuit against the FDA, Juul Labs announces that it won't renew its membership to the industry group, citing differences on "critical policy issues." Who: Juul Labs What: That they aren’t gonna renew their memberships to the Industry group When: Aug 20, 2019 Where: Juul Labs Why: Because it's citing the differences on “critical policy issues” -
Illinois reports a patient dying after vaping
The Illinois Department of Public Health said a person who had "recently vaped and was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness" had died. Who: Illinois Department of Public Health What: A Patient who had been vaping was hospitalized and a few days later passed away. When: Aug. 23, 2019 Where: Illinois Why: The death caused a lot of commotion and attention to be drawn to vaping and the negative causes it creates. -
Juul CEO Kevin Burns calls the recent string of lung illnesses potentially linked to vaping "worrisome" and urges nonsmokers to avoid using Juul.
Juul CEO Kevin Burns calls the recent string of lung illnesses potentially linked to vaping "worrisome" and urges nonsmokers to avoid using Juul.
Who: Juul CEO Kevin Burns What: Kevin Burns calls the recent string of lung illnesses
potentially linked to vaping "worrisome" and urges nonsmokers to avoid using Juul. When: Aug. 28, 2019 Where: CBS This Morning Interview Why: String of Lung Illnesses potentially linked to vaping “worrisome” and urges nonsmokers to avoid using Juul. -
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether Juul practiced deceptive marketing, including targeting minors and may seek monetary damages, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Who: The Federal Trade Commission What: The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Juuling When: Aug. 29, 2019 Where: The Wall Street Journal Why: More companies are taking a closer look at what may be harming teens in vaping and inhaling toxins. -
CDC: Don't buy vaping products off the street, and don't modify them
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "took the unusual step" of issuing recommendations regarding vaping and e-cigarette products, The New York Times reported.
Who: The CDC What: Issuing recommendations regarding vaping and e-cigarettes When: Aug 30, 2019 Where: The CDC Why: To issue recommendations for the use of these products -
A second vaping-related death
Severe lung disease linked to vaping took another life, according to The New York Times. The unidentified person was hospitalized after vaping THC using a product bought at an Oregon recreational marijuana shop, the Times said. Who: Oregon Recreational marijuana shop What: Severe lung disease caused by vaping When: Sept 4, 2019 Where: Oregon Recreational marijuana shop Why: There was another link to vaping killing another person through Severe lung disease -
Two more deaths and CDC warning
Health officials in August after a long hospitalization from severe lung injury. The person had a history of underlying lung disease, but the lung injury was associated with vaping. Who: Health Officials What: The Minnesota Department of Health told the station that the state has had 17 patients to date who've been classified as confirmed. When: Sept. 9, 2019 Where: (not given a specific location) Why: More lung collapses and illnesses are being recorded every week. -
Indiana reports vaping-related death
A third life was claimed by severe lung injury related to vaping, The Wall Street Journal confirmed Thursday. After news of the individuals' death, federal health authorities urged people to stop using e-cigarette products while they investigate about 450 cases of the mysterious illness in 33 states. Who: The Wall Street Journal What: Third life was taken from a severe lung injury When: Sept 5, 2019 Where:(not said) Why: Severe lung diseases that are caused by vaping has taken another
