FDA OKs first menthol e cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers A statement from AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on the FDA's authorization of fruit flavored e cigarettes: The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) first authorization of fruit flavored e cigarettes is a major setback, threatening to Supreme Court to review FDA handling of flavored e cigarettes NEW: After an extensive scientific review, FDA has authorized marketing of six Vuse Alto tobacco flavored e cigarette pods and accompanying power unit. Pods are sealed, pre filled, and non refillable. https: www.fda.gov tobacco products ctp newsroom