No more vegemite?

On October 22nd the Herald Sun reported that the US had banned the import of vegemite and were even going so far as to confiscate jars of vegemite from people clearing customs! The reason for this, apparently, is because vegemite is deemed illegal under the US food laws due to the presence of folate, which can technically only be present in breads and cereal. According to Gordon they should ban it due to its disgusting smell and consistency...

Imagine the outrage of all the true blue Aussie expats in the US, knowing that the half-finished jar of vegemite in their fridge would be their last for a while... a friend of mine offered to smuggle some in for her husband, I have a few thoughts on how you could conceal it but please I don't really want to go there...

But good news, it was all a hoax! The story has been de-bunked here.

I might have some toast with vegemite tonight (sorry Gordon).

The Happy Little Vegemite Song

We are happy little Vegemites as bright as bright can be,

We all enjoy our Vegemite for breakfast, lunch and tea,

Our mummy says we're growing stronger every single week,

Because we love our Vegemite,

We all adore our Vegemite,

It puts a rose in every cheek!