e-cigarettes
The CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center in response to the mounting illnesses and deaths related to vaping across the country.
The move comes amid a national investigation into hundreds of cases of lung illness and six deaths associated with vaping.
At least 450 people have been sickened by mysterious illnesses after using vaping devices and a sixth person died this week.
The vaping company is also accused of marketing its products to students, calling e-cigarettes "totally safe."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Michigan will be the first state to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's decision will prohibit sweet, fruity and menthol e-cigarettes, which studies say are more likely to get young people hooked on vaping.
Attorney General Josh Stein says that e-cigarette companies "aggressively" target nicotine products to children and fuel "an epidemic of vaping."
The federal health agency reported 94 cases in 14 states and said the number is climbing.
Lawmakers say the e-cigarette company paid tens of thousands of dollars to get access to children, although it claims it was trying to conduct health education efforts.
“I’m sorry for them and have empathy for them and the challenges that they’re going through,” said Kevin Burns.