Riverside, CA based vape juice company, Drip More has recalled four lots of their vape juice product due to an incorrect labeling of the nicotine content. Their flavor, Watermelon — liquid was discovered to have contained a higher concentration of vape juice nicotine level than what is stated on the label and is very toxic to inhale.
This obviously can be a problem for anyone using the product as they are not sure how much nicotine is in their vape juice, and unfortunately for youth who try vaping once or twice, it can mean a quicker addiction. The vape juice nicotine level listed on the label was 3 mg/ml. 3 mg/ml isn’t an incredibly high number as some vape juices can have as much as 18 mg/ml. However, if someone thinks that their vape juice is 3 mg/ml and it’s actually a lot higher, this can cause problems in multiple ways. According to the FDA recall, “symptoms of nicotine over exposure may include nausea, vomiting, rapid heart rate, pale skin, headache, dizziness, confusion, and seizures. Any accidental nicotine exposure in children may be harmful or fatal.”
The main problem is that vape companies are not being held as accountable as they need to be. Because of how new vaping is, the FDA is having a hard time putting regulations on the companies that make vape juice. Whether or not a person of age is going to use any legal drug, including alcohol, is their choice, and they should at least have the right to know exactly what is in their product.