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B O A R D O F H E A L T H
September 25,2014
Abdul Rashid
Cape Groceries
590 Route 28
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Re: FDA Tobacco Sales Compliance Check-Violation
Cape Groceries, 590 Route 28,West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Board of Health Hearing October 6,2014
Dear Mr. Rashid:
In response to a letter from the Food and Drug Administration,Center for Tobacco Products dated
August 7,2014,a minor under the age of 18 was able to purchase tobacco in the above noted store
during an FDA compliance check in the afternoon on July 10,2014.(Time—2:53).
Please be advised that the Town of Yarmouth Board of Health Regulation restricts the sale of tobacco
products to people under the age of 2L
You or a representative must appear at a Board of Health hearing scheduled for Monday,October 6,
2014 at S:OOp.m.At the hearing you will need to explain to the board the steps you are taking to
prevent tobacco products to be sold to minors from happening in the future.
Minors were sent into twenty-seven Yarmouth establishments licensed to sell cigarettes to attempt
purchases.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above matter, I can be reached at the
Health Department at(508) 398-2231 ext. 1241.
Sincerely,
Bruce G. Murphy, MPH
Director of Health
Cc: Board of Health
Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Program