R 101853Z JUL 09

ALCGPSC  026/09
SUBJ:  COAST GUARD EXCHANGE REMOVAL OF MATA HARI ABSINTHE BOHEMIAN
LIQUEUR FROM INVENTORY
A.  ALCOAST 297/09, COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 191443Z MAY 09
B.  CCGDNINE CLEVELAND OH 081704Z JUL 09 (NOTAL)
1.  MATA HARI ABSINTHE BOHEMIAN LIQUEUR CONTAINS SALVIA, WHICH IS A
BANNED SUBSTANCE PER REF A.  AS REPORTED IN REF B, THIS LIQUEUR WAS
DISCOVERED FOR SALE AT A COAST GUARD EXCHANGE.  SUBSEQUENTLY, ALL
COAST GUARD EXCHANGES HAVE REMOVED THIS PRODUCT FROM THEIR SHELVES.
2.  ALL COAST GUARD ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE MEMBERS WHO HAVE
PURCHASED THIS PRODUCT MAY BRING IT AND THEIR COAST GUARD EXCHANGE
RECEIPT TO ANY COAST GUARD EXCHANGE FOR A FULL REFUND.
3.  RDML D. A. NEPTUN, COMMANDER, CG PERSONNEL SERVICE CENTER,
SENDS.
4.  INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.