BAT's Vuse Gets FDA Nod Amid Broad Review of E Cigarettes Bloomberg Vaping and the FDA: An Updated Timeline NEW: After an extensive scientific review, FDA has authorized marketing of six Vuse Alto tobacco flavored e cigarette pods and accompanying power unit. Pods are sealed, pre filled, and non refillable. https: www.fda.gov tobacco products ctp newsroom I am tired of wasting my money on pods that are dark right out of the package and taste absolutely horrible. Stores won't exchange them for you.