Canada bans Marmite?
Jan 24th 2014, 6:46 pm
#16
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
I just do not understand this story even slightly, I can't remember the last time I went into a supermarket in Canada and they didn't have Marmite or McVitie's, and I've seen Irn-Bru plenty of times too.
So why did he want to import it all independently and why is the CFIA complaining?
I can't see the purpose of either action.
So why did he want to import it all independently and why is the CFIA complaining?
I can't see the purpose of either action.
Jan 24th 2014, 6:48 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
Are you sure he didn't accidentally make it with Vegemite?
Jan 24th 2014, 6:49 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
I believe his Marmite prices are cheaper than Superstore, too. I normally bring mine back with me when I go to the UK, so I can't be sure.
Jan 24th 2014, 7:38 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
Just as well I'm getting two 500g jars brought over from the UK.....
Jan 24th 2014, 8:09 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
Trying to find out if it's still legal to bring it in yourself or if it's totally contraband. My son needs it. Literally needs!
Jan 24th 2014, 9:28 pm
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Jan 24th 2014, 9:35 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
I'm wondering if the airport sniffer dogs are going to be trained in Marmite detection ;-) or have they been retired (haven't seen any in a while)?
Jan 24th 2014, 10:00 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
Curry in a pie... I think they come from somewhere in BC; I meant to write the name down last time, but forgot 
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I've been eating those. They're OK, but seem to have disappeared from Superstore again.
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There are some Jamaican pasty/patty things that are quite good but I can't get the hot as opposed to mild ones anymore.
Jan 24th 2014, 10:22 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
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Jan 24th 2014, 10:34 pm
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Jan 24th 2014, 10:45 pm
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Re: Canada bans Marmite?
I just found this - panic over!!
"... But the agency said the drinks and spread found at Brit Foods shops, while in violation of Canada's food safety laws, were not a health risk and were not removed from the store shelves ..."
"These are technical violations of the regulations," the agency told the BBC in a statement. "There is no food safety risk associated with these products."
"These are technical violations of the regulations," the agency told the BBC in a statement. "There is no food safety risk associated with these products."