The FDA launched an investigation into dozens of reported cases of seizures following e-cigarette use in April 2019. By August, the number of reported cases grew to 127.
Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless said in a statement that the agency does not yet “have enough information to determine if e-cigarettes are causing these reported incidents,” but asked people to continue to submit reports.
According to the statement, “detailed information about these incidents are vital to help inform our analysis and may help us identify common risk factors and determine whether any specific e-cigarette product attributes, such as nicotine content or formulation, may be more likely to contribute to seizures.”