Kansas parents warned about new 'tobacco sticks'

By Suzanne Perez Tobias | Kansas City Star

A new tobacco product being sold in Kansas has prompted warnings from state health officials, who say the tiny "smokeless tobacco sticks" could pose a danger to children.

Altria Group Inc., the parent company of Philip Morris USA and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., recently began test-marketing the tobacco-coated sticks at select retailers in Kansas, including Wichita, said company spokesman Ken Garcia.

The sticks, sold in matchbook-like packs under the brand names Marlboro and Skoal, are aimed at adult smokers and snuff users who want a smokeless, spit-free alternative, Garcia said.

The sticks are coated with finely milled tobacco and come in different flavors such as "cool mint." They carry the same potential health risks as other tobacco products and bear similar warnings.

At a Wichita convenience store on Wednesday, a pack of 10 Marlboro smokeless tobacco sticks cost $2.88 before tax.

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naiba::sometimes, i'm salute this tobacco industry because they always have a fresh idea to tackle the teenagers and make their business run smoothly. But, poor who are did not realize about the side effect and health implication behind all these fresh idea. Of course sometimes, child did not recognize and did not realize about the health implication that they will get by taking this tobacco product and this is our duty as an adult, sister, brother and parent to control, monitor their activities and also give the advise to them.

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can u see two picture above, the tobacco sticks is almost same as the rocky stick. this tobacco company are really evil. they must me target the children!

Coming with the various flavors like shisha (waterpipe smoking), this new brands for sure also targeting the teenagers to try the product and sometimes the parties who responsible to the tobacco control should take action and try to implement some Act so that the we can protect our teenagers. As we all know world is tomorrow is depending to the teenagers today. The first education that the children got is from their home so, the education and awareness about the health implication affect by tobacco should start from home, parents should stop smoking and be the best example for their children.