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  • Vaping Illness Discovery – CDC Identifies Vitamin E Acetate as Common Link in Lung Testing

    Vaping Illness Discovery – CDC Identifies Vitamin E Acetate as Common Link in Lung Testing

    Vaping Illness Discovery – CDC Points to Vitamin E Acetate

    The Center for Disease Control has finally identified a probable cause in the vaping-related illness saga.

    CDC’s Findings

    In a recent update from their website, the CDC stated: “Recent CDC laboratory testing of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid samples from 29 patients submitted to the CDC from 10 states found vitamin E acetate in all of the BAL fluid samples. This is the first time that we have detected a potential chemical of concern in biologic samples from patients with these lung injuries.”

    Vitamin E Acetate – The Primary Culprit

    The CDC further stated: “These findings provide direct evidence of vitamin E acetate as the primary site of injury within the lungs.”

    Canada Vapes’ Assurance

    Speaking on behalf of Canada Vapes, we would like to assure our customers that we have never and will never use vitamin E acetate in any of our liquids. Canada Vapes has always been transparent about the ingredients used in our e-liquid manufacturing, and provide an ingredient list on the label of all of our e-liquid bottles.

    The First Common Suspect

    This is the first time that the CDC has found a common suspect in the damaged lungs of patients.

    Health Canada’s Stance

    Health Canada has stated that Vitamin E Acetate is not allowed in Canadian cannabis vaping products. This is the primary reason that the vaping illness problem has been isolated to the United States.  Marijuana is illegal in many States, and therefore unregulated and often manufactured on the black market.

    The Role of Vitamin E Acetate in THC Pods

    Vitamin E acetate has recently started being used as a thickener in THC pods systems, particularly in black market vape cartridges. The majority of individuals affected by this vaping-related illness were using THC/Marijuana oil pods, many of them purchased from street vendors.

    While this is the first time the CDC has officially stated the link between Vitamin E Acetate and the illnesses, Canada Vapes posted an article on September 19th discussing this potential relationship.  Many other news sources, including  The New York Times, have also suggested the link between vaping related illness and Vitamin E Acetate as early as September 5th, over two months ago.

    The Media’s Role

    Unfortunately for many companies and people who use nicotine e-liquid and vaping products to help them quit smoking, the damage from this has already been done. The media lumped all vaping products into one category. It created fear and panic within the entire vaping industry that nicotine vaping products may be dangerous and causing people to be sick. With this recent discovery, it is now proven that this is simply not the case.

    CDC’s Recommendations

    We stand in agreement with the CDC’s current recommendations to NOT buy any kind of e-cigarette or vaping products that contain THC off the street. For Canadians, it is recommended to purchase all of your marijuana products from legally operating distribution sources, and to purchase your nicotine e-liquid from long-standing Canadian vape companies.

    The Future of Vaping

    While the vaping-related illness has been, and will continue to be, a terrible event. this recent CDC update should provide peace of mind to individuals who are legally and safely purchasing their vaping products from professional businesses – both THC/Marijuana vaping products, and nicotine-related vaping products.

    A Push to Legalize Marijuana in the United States?

    Could this be a push to legalize marijuana in the United States? Many people are suggesting this. We will have to wait and see.

    Thanks to Global, CBC, and the CDC for information about this story.

  • Vitamin E acetate found in the majority of illness causing vapes in the United States

    Vitamin E acetate found in the majority of illness causing vapes in the United States

    vitamin-e-acetateOver the past several weeks various News sources have discussed a compound called Vitamin E acetate also known as tocopheryl acetate.  This fairly common vitamin supplement was found in the majority of cases involving serious illnesses and even (at the time of this writing) seven deaths. (Source)  Many mainstream media sources are jumping on the bandwagon to try to ban all vaping and the sales of vaping products.

    What is Vitamin E Acetate?

    Vitamin E Acetate is a common vitamin supplement.  It is widely used topically, as a medication that is said to improve the healing of wounds and reduction of scar tissue.

    Why is Vitamin E Acetate being found in vapes?

    Vitamin E Acetate has been found only recently in a small sub-sect of the vaping industry; specifically in THC distilled (marijuana) pens & pods that are being sold on the black market.  The individual or companies behind these products are thickening their products with Vitamin E Acetate in order to fool people into thinking their products are higher quality.  Inhaling Vitamin E Acetate is not safe for humans and is causing significant physical health issues to people who do.

    Vitamin E Acetate is a newcomer to the THC distilled process and is likely being used by a few do-it-yourself THC vape sellers.  Traditional vape products (e-cigarettes and nicotine e-liquid) does not use Vitamin E Acetate in the manufacturing of e-liquids.  Traditional nicotine e-liquid vaping has now been around for about 15 years with no known significant medical issues, and this sudden increase in illnesses and deaths seems to be directly related to THC distilled vape pens being produced in the black market and sold on the streets. (Source)

    What can be done to stop this?

    The first step is to warn consumers in both the United States and Canada to stop purchasing THC distillate vape pens & pods, especially if purchased from underground & black market distributors.  Any marijuana product should be purchased only from reputable distributors with a licence to manufacture in their area.  The Center for Disease Control in the US has recommended “Anyone who uses an e-cigarette or vaping product should not buy these products (e.g., e-cigarette or vaping products with THC or CBD oils) off the street, and should not modify or add any substances to these products that are not intended by the manufacturer.”  They also state, “If you are an adult who uses e-cigarettes because you have quit cigarette smoking:  Do not return to smoking cigarettes.” (Source)

    Our hope at Canada Vapes is in the authorities within our Countries to track down and remove both the affected products from the market, as well as, provide stiff punishment for anyone selling any vaping products that containing Vitamin E Acetate.  Furthermore, our governments should further regulate the manufacturing of any e-liquids, being traditional nicotine e-liquids or THC distillate vape products to ensure they adhere to a high level of quality standards.