Probe launched after lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use

File: Since 28 June, states have reported 94 possible cases of severe lung illness tied to vaping, primarily among teenagers and young adults.NEW YORK - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a"cluster" of lung illnesses that it believes may be linked to e-cigarette use after such cases were reported in 14 states.

The CDC is working with health departments in Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Indiana and Minnesota on the investigation. A CDC spokesman was unable to provide additional information on the investigation. Representatives for the state health departments did not respond to inquiries. The CDC did not link the illnesses to any specific product. In the United States, Juul Labs, in which Altria Group Inc has a 35 percent stake, is the dominant e-cigarette maker."Like any health-related events reportedly associated with the use of vapour products, we are monitoring these reports," Juul Labs said in a statement emailed to Reuters.

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