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Whippet Injuries, Deaths Lead to Bill Seeking to Ban Retail Sale of Nitrous Oxide Canisters

PlaintiffWire News Desk via AboutLawsuits · Federal / MDL · August 14, 2026
A U.S. congressman has introduced federal legislation seeking to ban retail sales of nitrous oxide canisters following a surge in consumer injuries, deaths, and addiction linked to recreational inhalation of the product, particularly among young people influenced by social media trends.