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Us Bans Vegemite

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THE United States has slapped a ban on Vegemite, outraging Australian expatriates there.

The bizarre crackdown was prompted because Vegemite contains folate, which in the US can be added only to breads and cereals.
Expatriates say that enforcement of the ban has been stepped up recently and is ruining lifelong traditions of having Vegemite on toast for breakfast.

Former Geelong man Daniel Fogarty, who now lives in Calgary, Canada, said he was stunned when searched while crossing the US border recently.

"The border guard asked us if we were carrying any Vegemite," Mr Fogarty said.

"I was flabbergasted." Paul Watkins, who owns a store called About Australia in San Antonio, Texas, said he had been forced to stop importing Vegemite six months ago.

"We have completely stopped bringing it in," he said.

"(US authorities) have made a stance and there is nothing that can be done about it."

http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story ... 53,00.html


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Seriously, couldnt you guys direct your energies to something a bit more important, haha! :lol:
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I found this pretty funny, can't blame them though, I think the stuff is disgusting. Seriously though, pretty wierd thing to ban, I wonder what it is about folic acid they don't like?
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we just banned other countrys from putting things into space that interfear with our international interests .....good enough ?
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No idea what are Vegemite and folate but they should ban GMOs instead...
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This is a joke right :D


If its not its a very bizzarre thing to ban espically as folic acid is a requirement for pregant woman.
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Well vegemite is pretty disgusting, I tried it in Australia and well ewwww. But if you want to buy it in the U.S. than go crazy. By the way I wasn't crazy about a big slice of beet (beet root in Australia) on my hamburger...red squishy bun ewwww. :wacko:
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M4ST3R M1K3 wrote:No idea what are Vegemite and folate but they should ban GMOs instead...
Me neither and I agree. So I had to look it up: vegemite
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Im not sure if that shit is here in Canada, but if it is, Ill be sure to stay away from it :)
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haha

I hate the stuff too, I hate beetroot as well. I just found it odd that it would be banned.

Give me some Roo anyday!