Argh - the supply of vegemite has almost run out! And to think I thought that a kilo of the stuff would last. Well, we'll just have to wait until March when we head to Australia. Alex loves the stuff and usually steals half of mummy's lunch (flatbread with vegemite and melted cheese). I guess if desperation overcomes me I could always get an emergency jar from one of the international grocery stores here. Nah, I think we'll just tough it out, it will make the return to Australia all the more anticipated.
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OK, you'll have to explain the attraction to this stuff. : ) Vegemite? ummmmm......
Dear Lys
You will be most upset to read the following:
The Sunday Mail / The Courier-Mail
Queensland Australia / Murdoch
Sunday 22 October 2006
US bans Vegemite
by Kelvin Healey
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."
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This decision is about as intelligent as their Iraq strategy.
Posted by: Greg P. of Brisbane 12:46pm today
Helllo?!?!?!?...........Did someone not tell the US authorities that Vegemite is actually owned by the large American company Kraft......If it is illegal in their country.....then GIVE IT BACK!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Maev of Australia 12:22pm today
I sense Urban Myth here.
http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/vegemite.asp
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