Juul launched in 2015, and within two years on the market, its popularity skyrocketed. Cofounders Adam Bowen and James Monsees were hoping to create a satisfying alternative to cigarettes for ...

But in the US, Juul pods deliver more nicotine than many rival e-cigarette brands - a design the firm says was intended to help switch smokers to their products. That addictive quality is one ...

And its nicotine pods came in tasty flavors like mango, cool mint, fruit medley, and crème brûlée. Juul quickly became popular with young consumers. At some point, "Juuling" even became a verb.

Califf said in a statement. Juul, founded in California in 2015 by a pair of former smokers, has promoted its vaping pods as a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. But the ...