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New Zealand Recalls Vape for Toxic Diacetyl Levels

7/22/2025

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The New Zealand Ministry of Health has issued a recall for Suntree – Vanilla Cream vape liquid after it was found to contain diacetyl levels four times above the legal limit, raising concerns about popcorn lung. Advocacy groups are calling for more rigorous testing, highlighting that a mere 3% of vaping products undergo regular safety checks.

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The New Zealand Ministry of Health has issued a recall for Suntree – Vanilla Cream vape liquid after it was found to contain diacetyl levels four times above the legal limit, raising concerns about popcorn lung. Advocacy groups are calling for more rigorous testing, highlighting that a mere 3% of vaping products undergo regular safety checks.