FedEx agreed to: Cease domestic shipments of tobacco products, including cigarettes, and Implement company-wide communications and annual training concerning tobacco shipments, including mandatory notices by employees to company officials if tobacco shipments are discovered
A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said he was unaware of the law
In January, California imposed new restrictions on flavored products containing nicotinic alkaloids and nicotine analogs. Jordt said thats the simplest fix, but he doesnt think it addresses the potential danger of 6-methyl nicotine because its more powerful and theres not enough data about its long-term risks.
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