In a statement, the Health Secretary Xavier Becerra said a proposed rule that would have phased out US production and sales of menthol-favored cigarettes and cigars received "historic attention" during a recent public comment period and generating "an immense amount of feedback."

The Health Department was expected to authorize a ban by March 1, but Becerra said Friday the department needed to hear more on the issue before deciding, "and that will take significantly more time."

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