Cases of Lung Illness in the United States JTI Responds to Cases of Lung Illness in the United States

JTI Responds to Cases of Lung Illness in the United States

Geneva, September 13, 2019 – Health authorities in the United States of America are investigating to date ca. 450 possible cases of lung illness which are claimed to be associated with the use of e-cigarettes. At this point in time only limited information has been released on the products involved and the potential root-cause of the lung illnesses.

We are not aware of any Logic product being linked to these cases and being part of the respective investigations.

What we understand from media reports is that many of the patients acknowledged a history of vaping e-liquids containing THC (cannabis oil). It has also been reported that vitamin E acetate, a chemical related to cannabis oils, has been found in many of the related samples. [...]

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