Advertisers Likely to File Suit Over Harsh New Cigarette Warnings

FDA unveiled new graphic images Tuesday

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The Food and Drug Administration unveiled new mandatory health warnings for cigarette packages on Tuesday; the warnings are the boldest seen thus far in the U.S., designed to scare the pants off kids who are even thinking about smoking and help adults make the decision to quit.

There are nine different warnings, each of which include a graphic picture—horrific images of blackened lungs, stained teeth, cadavers, and open wounds. Together, they make up the most significant change to cigarette labels in more than 25 years.

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