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FDA Extends Public Comments for Menthol, Flavored Tobacco Ban

Members of the public wanting to weigh in a proposed ban on some tobacco products, have more time to do so.

Last month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration extended the deadline for public comments to August 2. The FDA is considering a ban on menthol tobacco products. [Supporters say the measure would save lives.]
The FDA is also considering prohibiting flavored tobacco products in an effort to prevent children from becoming smokers.

Delmonte Jefferson is Executive Director of the Center for Black Health and Equity. He says the ban would save lives.

Visit FDA.gov for more information or to submit comments. 

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!