US Declares War on Aussie Culture

US Declares War on Aussie Culture

22 October 2006 · No Comments

From the Courier Mail:

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.

It’s good to see agents of Homeland Security keeping us safe from the dangers of Vegemite, right?

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