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--><ref name="Oldref_57">{{cite journal | author=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | title=Spina bifida and anencephaly before and after folic acid mandate--United States, 1995-1996 and 1999-2000 | journal=Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | volume=53 | issue=17 | year=2004 | pages=362-5 | id=PMID 15129193}}</ref>

Conversely, in the early 2000s, the US FDA prevented the import of [[Vegemite]] from [[Australia]], citing, as the reason, that the folic acid levels are too high. In 2005 it was impossible for Australian [[Expatriateexpatriate]]s to buy Vegemite in jars of larger than 113 grams (4 oz.).

Although folic acid does reduce the risk of birth defects, it is only one part of the picture and should not be considered a cure. Even women taking daily folic acid supplements have been known to have children with neural tube defects.

===Folic acid and heart disease===