The use of any tobacco product by youths is unsafe, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) (1) . Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, can harm the developing adolescent brain, and can increase risk for future addiction to other drugs ( 1 ). E-cigarette use has increased considerably among U.S. youths since 2011 ( 1 , 2 ). Multiple factors have contributed to this increase, including youth-appealing flavors and product innovations ( 1 – 3 ). Amid the widespread use of e-cigarettes and popularity of certain products among youths, on February 6, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a policy prioritizing enforcement against the manufacture, distribution, and sale of certain unauthorized flavored prefilled pod or cartridge-based e-cigarettes (excluding tobacco or menthol).
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