CDC: Mysterious Dank Vapes And Others Linked to Vaping Illness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated report on the outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries (EVALI), including naming some brands that could have direct ties to the outbreak of illnesses that gripped the nation over the summer. As of Nov. 20, 2019, there were 2,290 reported cases of EVALI in the U.S. Of those cases, 47 have resulted in death.

In an updated report released on Dec. 6, 2019, the CDC reported that overall, 152 different THC-containing THC-containing products brands were reported by patients who were diagnosed with having EVALI. Of those, Dank Vapes was the most commonly reported product brand used by patients nationwide, though there were regional differences. The problem with Dank Vapes however, is the mystery behind Dank Vapes itself. The CDC described Dank Vapes as “a class of largely counterfeit THC-containing products of unknown origin …” And that Dank Vapes was found to be common among patients in the Northeast and South. As the CDC pointed out, Dank Vapes is a mysterious entity rather than a distinct business.

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