Why the FDA Wants to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
Why the FDA Wants to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The FDA is advancing a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, which it says are harder to quit. WSJ’s Jennifer Maloney explains why the Biden administration wants to stop them from being sold, and why critics say a ban could have unintended consequences. Illustration: Jacob Reynolds
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