News Alert: Potential cause found for vaping-related outbreak that has killed at least 39 and sickened more than 2,000, CDC analysis shows

Federal health officials have identified vitamin E acetate in the lung fluids of 29 people sickened in the outbreak of dangerous vaping-related lung injuries. The discovery, which they call a "breakthrough," points to the oil as a likely culprit.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 8, 1:01 PM     Potential cause found for vaping-related outbreak that has killed at least 39 and sickened more than 2,000, CDC analysis shows Federal health officials have identified vitamin E acetate in the lung fluids of 29 people sickened in the outbreak of dangerous vaping-related lung injuries. The discovery, which they call a "breakthrough," points to the oil as a likely culprit. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071