The probe by the U.S. attorney's office of the Northern District of California is in its early stages, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Federal prosecutors in California are conducting a criminal probe into e-cigarette maker Juul, according to WSJ.Juul brand vaping pens are seen for sale in a shop in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., February 6, 2019.The probe, by the U.S. attorney's office of the Northern District of California, is in the early stages, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal said it was unable to learn the focus on the probe.
A spokesperson for Juul and the Northern District of California's AG office were not immediately available for comment. Regulators have criticized Juul for fueling a teen vaping "epidemic," scrutinizing the company's early advertising campaigns that used young models and bright colors health officials say appealed to kids. Critics say the images positioned Juul as a lifestyle brand and attracted young people. Lawmakers
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