Message from discussion OT: USA Bans Vegemite, welcome to the Republican nanny state

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Subject: OT:  USA Bans Vegemite, welcome to the Republican nanny state
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:28:38 -0400
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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."