JUUL Pod Flavors Ban Attempted by FDA in 2015 Video shows Bay Area teen offered flavored tobacco product, drawing attention to loophole in California ban ABC7 San Francisco Vape shops say business down following ban aimed at reducing vaping by minors Newsday Will Vaping Ever Be Banned in the United States? The vaping 'flavor ban' goes into effect today. Here's what it does The Hill Local bans on flavored tobacco products in California are linked to lower youth vaping rates without increasing cigarette smoking, according to a new study published Friday. Details in bio.