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Flavors and menthol Orono <br />Many commercial tobacco products are available in a variety of flavors, such as sweet, fruit, candy, mint, <br />or menthol flavors as well as other foods, beverages, spices, and herbs. Flavored products are more <br />appealing to youth [3] and play a significant role in youth initiation [4]. In 2023, 76% of Minnesota teens <br />reported that the first commercial tobacco product they ever tried was flavored [5]. Tobacco companies <br />have targeted menthol marketing to African Americans and other marginalized groups across the country <br />for decades, contributing to disparities in commercial tobacco product use and subsequent harm. <br />Jurisdictions can prohibit where flavored products can be sold by store type (e.g., only in age-restricted <br />stores), store location (e.g., not at stores near schools), or prohibit only certain flavored products (e.g., <br />only flavored cigars, only flavored e-cigarettes). However, comprehensive restrictions that prohibit the <br />sale of all flavored products without exemption is the gold standard. <br />Orono assessed 5 retailers <br /> <br />Percent of retailers with flavored products <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br />4 <br />4 <br />5 <br />4100% <br />100% <br />100% <br />100% <br />100%Cigarettes (menthols) <br />Cigarillos, little cigars, or blunts <br />E-cigarettes <br />Oral nicotine <br />Smokeless <br />Retailers assessed selling product Percentage with flavored products <br />84