FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what they were made of

Re:FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what ... by Yokolos on Tuesday July 14, 2026 @05:08PM (#48912979)

Are you suggesting that all the scientists studying microplastics and papers about microplastics are just grifting for the health and wellness industry?

Also, are you suggesting that a pharma company like Philip Morris, with a yearly revenue of $40 billion, part of the TRILLION dollar pharma industry, is somehow less influential than the health and wellness industry?

There's a grift alright, and it's not some former FDA scientist selling it.

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Re:FDA authorized Zyn nicotine pouches without knowing what ... by vablings on Thursday July 16, 2026 @11:03AM (#48935567)

I have not seen any conclusive evidence that microplastics have large, long-standing effects on humans.

"Also, are you suggesting that a pharma company like Philip Morris, with a yearly revenue of $40 billion, part of the TRILLION dollar pharma industry, is somehow less influential than the health and wellness industry?"

Unironically yes, because they are heavily regulated since the early days of the tobacco industry.

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