‘We’ve been hambushed’: pork producers seeing red at school ham sandwich ban
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The classic ham toastie is a canteen staple for many schools, however, they could soon be toasted from the menu.
This comes after concerns ham does not meet the nutritional standards needed for kids.
WA Pork Producers Association president
‘This is a decision from above, and certainly the Canteen Association aren’t happy as well,” Mr Batt said.
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“It really is part of a sensible, balanced diet. We just don’t understand the decision at all.”
WA School Canteen Association Chief Executive Megan Sauzier told Jamie Burnett on 6PR Weekends the ban is not realistic.
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