Half of all underage smokers choose menthols. We need to kick Kools to the curb
by The Los Angeles Times Editorial Board, Los Angeles Times
Nov 14, 2018
2 minutes
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When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned child-friendly flavors in cigarettes in 2009, it didn't include menthol cigarettes. That was unfortunate because, like cherry and mocha, menthol hides the harsh taste of tobacco and as a result is popular with young and underage smokers.
The FDA is
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