The FDA Approved Menthol Vapes Despite Serious Risks. Here's Why. : ScienceAlert FDA authorizes two more RJR tobacco e cigs and lets menthol remain on the market, ignoring its own conclusion that menthol reinforces nicotine addiction in kids' developing brains Stanton Glantz blog The FDA Approved Menthol Vapes Despite Serious Risks. Here's Why. : ScienceAlert FDA's Move to OK First Menthol E Cigarettes Is Big Mistake