 Protecting Children From Accidental Exposure to Nicotine-Containing E-Liquids
Accidental exposure to nicotine-containing e-liquids (the liquid used in “vape” products) can cause injury and even death in children. It’s important to keep these products away from kids and to be prepared in case of accidental ingestion or other emergencies due to unintended exposure.
E-liquids that contain nicotine may be toxic if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Protect children and pets by keeping e-liquids out of reach.
E-liquids, especially those containing even small amounts of nicotine, can be dangerous to children if they touch or drink it. From April 2022 to March 2023, 7,043 e-cigarette or e-liquid exposure cases were reported, with approximately 88% of exposures occurring among children under 5 years old.
FDA Inspections Lead to More Than 180 Warning Letters to Retailers for the Illegal Sale of Youth-Appealing Elf Bar and Esco Bars E-Cigarettes
In June, FDA announced it issued warning letters to 189 retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products, specifically Elf Bar and Esco Bars products. Both brands are disposable e-cigarettes that come in flavors known to appeal to youth, including bubblegum and cotton candy.
One study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, showed thousands of e-cigarette exposure cases reported to U.S. poison centers in the past year, most of which were among kids younger than 5 years old. Among the limited number of cases with brand information reported from April 2022 to March 2023, Elf Bar was cited more than all other brands combined, with nearly all Elf Bar cases occurring among children younger than 5 years old.
FDA continuously monitors the marketplace and took these actions as emerging marketplace data led to concerns over their appeal and risks to young people.
How to Report Problems with E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Cigars, or Other Tobacco Products to the FDA
The Safety Reporting Portal (SRP) allows you to tell FDA about health, quality, or safety issues with tobacco products, including products containing nicotine from any source.
Reports about unexpected tobacco-related health or product problems, including harm to children, pets, or non-users, can help the FDA to identify and monitor known and emerging safety issues.
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