Tobacco Industry Accused of Orchestrating Opposition to Menthol Cigarette Ban

A new Rutgers University analysis, published in JAMA Network Open, reveals that 97% of public comments opposing the FDA's proposed menthol cigarette ban were form letters, with nearly half originating from campaigns linked to tobacco giants Altria and Reynolds American. The study highlights the industry's tactic of using recycled talking points to influence regulatory decisions, largely disregarding public health implications.