“Tobacco Candy” contributes to Poisonings
April 23, 2010
Certain types of flavored Smokeless tobacco products that look like candy have been contributed to the accidental poisonings of children. The products come in brightly colored packages shaped like cell phoones, which appeal to very young children. The products are Nicotine-laced fillets that dissolve completely in the user’s mouth. Critics call this “tobacco candy” because of it candy like similarities and the chewing of tobacco. According to NBCnews. ”Tobacco Candy” has become the second-most common cause of unintentional tobacco ingestion in kids younger than 6.” Almost 1,800 children between 2006 and 2008 accidently ingested smokeless tobacco products. Many are concerned that Tobacco companies are coming up with new ways to solicit their products to children due to an increase in tobacco laws. The appealing packaging and different flavors are new ways to attract children to their addictive products.
