How Big Tobacco flooded the FDA with public comments to kill a menthol cigarette ban

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Summary

Big Tobacco submitted approximately 175,000 form letter public comments to the FDA opposing a 2022 proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, predominantly echoing industry talking points.

Outcome Details

FDA proposal to ban menthol cigarettes received 175,000 public comments, mostly form letters echoing tobacco industry talking points

Importance:3/10

Sentiment:

-0.70

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Published by STAT News on September 25, 2026 8:30 AM

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