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Bad news: I've heard from two sources now that the US government has banned Vegemite! It sounds a bit strange, given that I've seen Vegemite for sale here in Bloomington (at SaharaMart), so I'm not entirely sure if it's true. But apparently now it's not only illegal to import it commercially but also for personal use. The story quotes a source - "Former Geelong man Daniel Fogarty, who now lives in Calgary, Canada, said he was stunned when searched while crossing the US border recently."
If they're serious about this I might have to write some letters and lobby for Australian citizens to be allowed to import small quantities for personal use. It could even be argued that Vegemite is a sacrament for us! Surely it's a right to bear Vegemite.
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Sorry, I'm a bit behind on the blog front with the Japan trip n all. But I just had to say that that is the most wrong thing I've ever heard. I don't care what anyone says...it's even more wrong than fish-flavoured ice-cream.
The latest news is that the US FDA are denying ever having issued those orders. I don't know what's true but it sounds like people will be able to carry it in, even if companies can't import it.
Which is just as well because I was going to argue that they have to let us bring it in; Americans need to understand that Vegemite is a sacrament for Australians!
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