The FDA opened a path that could let major tobacco companies sell flavored vapes legally in mainstream U.S. stores again. The New York Times reports the shift follows a flood of illicit Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors AP News FDA Strikes Again Flavored Vape Pods Are Banned, JUUL Gets Hit Hard New NC restrictions on flavored vape products effect Federal flavor ban goes into effect Thursday, but many flavored vape products will still be available