Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
Tobacco Retailer Warning Letters
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- Information on Tobacco Warning Letters
- Search for Warning Letters
- Warning Letters Posted in the Last 45 Days
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Information on Tobacco Warning Letters
Warning Letters issued to tobacco retailers for violations observed during a compliance check inspection can be found below.
Compliance check inspections of tobacco retailers occur periodically, and are conducted to determine a retail establishment’s compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) and its regulations in effect, such as the Regulations Restricting the Sale and Distribution of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco to Protect Children and Adolescents, found at Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1140 (21 C.F.R. Part 1140).
Tobacco Products Covered in Compliance Check Inspections of Tobacco Retailers:
- cigarettes
- smokeless tobacco
The Overview: Tobacco Retailer Warning Letters provides a brief description of what retailers should do if they have received a Warning Letter.
*All other Warning Letters issued by CTP for violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Tobacco Control Act and its applicable regulations, can be found at FDA’s main Warning Letter page at the Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations - Warning Letters page.
For information on FDA’s tobacco laws and regulations, visit http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/default.htm.
Search for Warning Letters
The Compliance Check Database, containing the results of all inspections, including warning letters, is updated monthly. For the most recent tobacco warning letters, review the list of warning letters posted within the last 45 days below.
To download information about Warning Letters posted in the last 45 days to an Excel document:
- Use the Search and Export Warning Letters to Excel function.
Posted within the last 45 days
Date Stamp on Letter | Retailer Store Name | Retailer Street Address | Retailer City | Retailer State | Retailer ZIP Code |
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September 27, 2012 | MO 171 Smoke Shop | 15457 State Highway 171 | Asbury | MO | 64832 |
September 20, 2012 | Shell | 555 South State Road 67 | Mooresville | IN | 46158 |
September 13, 2012 | M & M Grocery | 3287 Highway 71 | Campti | LA | 71411 |
September 13, 2012 | Circle K | 6416 East State Road 334 | Whitestown | IN | 46075 |
September 13, 2012 | Food Lion #412 | 901 Smokey Park Highway | Candler | NC | 28715 |
September 13, 2012 | Lakeside Food Mart | 2990 Jordan Lane Northwest | Huntsville | AL | 35810 |
September 13, 2012 | Kum & Go #0569 | 2587 North Range Line Road | Webb City | MO | 64870 |
September 13, 2012 | Casey’s General Stores | 921 South 42nd Street | Mount Vernon | IL | 62864 |
September 13, 2012 | Chevron #41374/ Shop N Fill #5 | 5195 US Highway 231 South | Sylacauga | AL | 35151 |
September 13, 2012 | Walgreens #10379 | 100 East McFarlan Street | Dover | NJ | 07801 |
September 13, 2012 | State Garden Chinese Restaurant | 952 State Street | New Haven | CT | 06511 |
September 13, 2012 | Smoke 4 Less | 1110 West Harmony Street | Neosho | MO | 64850 |
September 06, 2012 | Mari Grocery | 519 Ferry Street | New Haven | CT | 06513 |
September 06, 2012 | Shelby's Service Station | 317 Front Street | Estherwood | LA | 70534 |
September 06, 2012 | Exxon | 8505 Highway 69 South | Tuscaloosa | AL | 35405 |
September 06, 2012 | Wilby’s Gas & Goodies | 1695 West Lake Street | Warsaw | IN | 46580 |
September 06, 2012 | Eldon Eagle Stop / Phillips 66 | 100 East 4th Street | Eldon | MO | 65026 |
September 06, 2012 | Geo’s Gas Station Lounge | 2401 Broadway Street | Mount Vernon | IL | 62864 |
September 06, 2012 | J & J Grocery | 555 Highway 49 | Marvell | AR | 72366 |
September 06, 2012 | 76 | 27627 Baseline Street | Highland | CA | 92346 |
September 06, 2012 | Shooterz Bar & Grill | 917 Edwardsville Road | Troy | IL | 62294 |
September 06, 2012 | Mt Vernon General | 1416 South 10th Street | Mount Vernon | IL | 62864 |
September 06, 2012 | Walgreens #2996 | 11297 Florida Boulevard | Baton Rouge | LA | 70815 |
September 06, 2012 | Browntown Bar & Liquor | 2629 Highway 516 | Old Bridge | NJ | 08857 |
September 06, 2012 | Scotchman Stores | 4530 Tynecastle Highway | Banner Elk | NC | 28604 |
Contact FDA
For General Inquiries:
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Center for Tobacco Products Food and Drug Administration
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Rockville, MD 20850-3229