Canada stops sale of Vegemite due to added vitamins

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A Toronto cafe owner was forced to remove $8,000 worth of Vegemite from his shelves after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency deemed the product non-compliant. This action prevents the sale of the Australian spread. The CFIA found the Vegemite contained added vitamins, violating Canadian food regulations. The cafe owner, who has been selling Vegemite for years, noted the product is readily available through Amazon Canada and that a similar product, Marmite, is sold in Canadian grocery stores. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed support for the cafe owner, calling the situation "odd." The cafe owner hopes the issue is a misunderstanding and is seeking further clarification from the Australian Trade Commission.


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