New York authorities remove more than 28,000 pounds of illegal vape products from distribution Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors AP News 1 2 NYC is currently flooded with illegal flavored vapes from China despite a flavor ban. This article by The New York Post cites data from an empty discarded pack study commissioned Flavored vapes are banned in New Yorkbut some retailers are finding ways around the law. Closing that loophole in Westchester County is critical so flavored nicotine products aren't an open invitation