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New Tobacco Product Has Health Experts Concerned for Teens 

A new tobacco product is hitting store shelves in many states and could soon be headed to Idaho.

It's a smokeless, spit-free alternative to chew or cigarettes -- known as snus (snoose). And it has health experts concerned.

"I can see where kids would possibly consider using it because it can't be seen in the mouth and because there is no spitting," said Joanne Graff, with Central District Health.

"Anybody, frankly, school teachers, principals, parents can't see it, can't smell it," said Adrean Casper, with the American Heart Association.

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