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Federal Agencies Seize $34 Million in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes in Chicago Operation

The FDA and CBP confiscated nearly 2 million illegal vaping devices from China as part of an intensified crackdown on unapproved products entering the U.S.

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Overview

  • A joint operation by the FDA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Chicago uncovered nearly 2 million unauthorized e-cigarette units valued at $33.8 million.
  • The seized products, originating mostly from China, were mislabeled and undervalued to evade customs inspections and safety reviews.
  • None of the confiscated products had FDA premarket authorization, making them illegal to sell or distribute in the United States.
  • The seized vaping devices are slated for destruction, with federal agencies continuing to issue warnings and financial penalties to manufacturers and retailers.
  • This operation is part of a broader effort that has intercepted over $77 million worth of illegal e-cigarettes in the past year and aims to protect youth from unregulated products.