> 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."