The government of Australia is calling on certain communities to limit the sale of Vegemite, which is being used in illegally making home-made alcohol.
People across certain communities including those where alcohol is banned, are purchasing Vegemite jars in bulk for alcohol making.
The Telegraph reported that a person died in 2010 after consuming high amounts of Vegemite-based homebrew.
Vegemite was first produced in 1922 as an alternative to Marmite.
Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion said: "Addiction of any type is a concern but communities, especially where alcohol is banned, must work to ensure home brewing of this type does not occur.
The government is not planning to ban the yeast-based spread, but wants to restrict the excessive sales of such products.
"The government is not seeking to place any restrictions on Vegemite or any other yeast product that may be used in home brew in remote communities.... Businesses in these communities also have a responsibility to report any purchase that may raise their own suspicions."
