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  • Gerber baby food on a shelf.

    Gerber Singles Was The Baby Food Made For Adults. Why Didn't It Last?

    Selling baby food to adults doesn't sound like a great business plan, but that didn't stop Gerber from trying it. Here's why this '70s experiment flopped.

    By Joe Hoeffner January 23rd, 2025 Read More
  • Package of Life Savers candy

    Life Savers Soda Is The Discontinued '80s Drink You Should Be Grateful You Never Got To Try

    Life Savers entered the soda biz in the 1980s with what was essentially a drinkable form of their candy. Why did it disappear after only a year?

    By Simone Paget January 22nd, 2025 Read More
  • Close up of the signage for a Long John Silver's restaurant

    Why Long John Silver's Big Catch Meal Was Tossed Back Into The Sea

    The seafood fast food chain Long John Silver's came out with a limited time Big Catch meal a few years back. It wasn't long before it got taken back off.

    By Angie Seibold January 20th, 2025 Read More
  • Wonka candy bars on display

    14 Discontinued Wonka Candies We're Probably Never Getting Back

    These real-life Wonka candies inspired by "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" are now discontinued, but at least they didn't turn anyone into a giant blueberry.

    By Brian Boone January 14th, 2025 Read More
  • Taco Bell sign in front of restaurant

    Here's What Happened To Taco Bell's Seafood Salad

    For a brief moment in time, Taco Bell tried to get in on the fast seafood game with the introduction of its Seafood Salad. It didn't last long and here's why.

    By Dennis Lee January 5th, 2025 Read More
  • Drinks and donuts at Dunkin'

    Dunkin' Drinks That Were Sadly Discontinued

    Dunkin' has added and removed many drinks from its menu over the past few years, and these were some fan favorites that have sadly since been discontinued.

    By Amber Winston January 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Close-up photo of a bowl of Cheetos puffs

    The Discontinued Cheetos Puffs Flavor We Seriously Want Back

    Some fans still crave the sweet-smoky crunch of a certain flavor of Cheetos Puffs -- a limited-edition flavor that disappeared from shelves over a decade ago.

    By Creshonda A. Smith December 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Entrance to Wawa convenience store

    Discontinued Wawa Foods We Sadly May Never Eat Again

    Wawa has some genuinely great food offerings, but there are some that have been discontinued that many people miss dearly. These are some of them.

    By Chloe James December 30th, 2024 Read More
  • A gloved hand holding a tortilla chip with a skull on it.

    The Chip So Dangerous It Was Pulled From Store Shelves

    Due to viral videos, the one chip challenge became a nationwide sensation. However, the widespread consumption of the ultra-spicy chip had tragic consequences.

    By Antoinette Goldberg December 29th, 2024 Read More
  • The Costco food court menu on display above empty shallot boxes and water machines.

    Why Costco Discontinued Its Beloved Polish Hot Dog

    It has been years now since this beloved item disappeared from the food court, but what was it that led Costco to remove the Polish sausage from its menu?

    By Dylan Murray December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Child reaching for cereal in supermarket

    Discontinued Cereals We'll Probably Never Get To Eat Again

    Cereals come and go, but there are some brands that we are nostalgic for, and will likely never get to eat again. These cereals are dearly departed.

    By Brian Boone December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • The bottom of a McDonald's coffee cup sits on a pizza box

    Whatever Happened To McDonald's Pizza?

    You wouldn't guess it by looking at a McDonald's menu today, but for almost two decades McDonald's served pizza. Whatever happened to it and will it return?

    By Angela L. Pagán December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • cheesy Cheetos pouring out of a bag

    Crunchy Cheetos Salsa Con Queso Are A Discontinued Treat That We're Still Longing For

    There are plenty of Cheetos flavors that get our love, but the Salsa con Queso flavor which got discontinued still has a special place in our heart.

    By Abstract Samm December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Chocolate Frosty with burger and nuggets

    Discontinued Frosty Flavors That Deserve A Comeback And 2 That Should Stay In The Past

    Wendy's iconic Frosty has come in many flavors over the years. There are some we're dying to have back, and others we're fine leaving in the past.

    By Dani Zoeller December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of Betty Crocker cake mix boxes

    The Discontinued Betty Crocker Cake Mix That We Want Back

    Years pass and the products our favorite food brands offer change, but lately we've been dreaming about this discontinued Betty Crocker cake mix from the '70s.

    By Kaleigh Brown December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Shoppers leaving a Costco location

    Discontinued Costco Grocery Products We Probably Won't Get Back

    Costco is beloved by a lot of people, but sometimes it does discontinue products without any warning. These are some old favorites that probably won't return.

    By Brian Boone December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Cartons of Fruitopia inside a store refrigerator

    Whatever Happened To Fruitopia, The Discontinued Drink That Ruled The '90s?

    Fruitopia was an attempt by the Coca-Cola Company to capitalize on the health food trends of the '90s by offering a fruit juice blend with a positive message.

    By Angela L. Pagán December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • A soup aisle of a grocery store

    Discontinued Grocery Store Soups We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Soup manufacturers do away with underperforming varieties of soup to make way for new ones. Here are the most missed soups formerly found in grocery stores.

    By Brian Boone November 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Hershey's miniatures, including a Krackel bar

    The Hershey's Chocolate Bar That's Only Sold As A Miniature

    The Krackel bar was once a popular Hershey's staple, but now this crunchy chocolate snack is only available in miniature form and in multipacks.

    By Antoinette Goldberg November 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Cake box mixes on grocery store shelves

    Discontinued Boxed Cake Mix Flavors We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Here for a good time but not a long time, here are some of the most delicious discontinued boxed cake mix flavors that now exist only in our memories.

    By Chloe James November 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman with curly hair eating burger

    Discontinued Fast Food Burgers We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Remember the Arch Deluxe burger from McDonald's? What about Taco Bell's Bell Beefer? These are some of the fast food burgers that were discontinued.

    By Chloe James November 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Arby's discontinued spicy fish sandwich

    Discontinued Fast Food Fish Sandwiches We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    A lot of fast food spots have tried out different fish sandwiches throughout the years, but they haven't always lasted. These are the discontinued ones.

    By Brian Boone November 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Life Saver Holes candy container

    The Unfortunate Reason Life Savers Holes Were Discontinued Too Soon

    Life Savers are a classic candy, but back in the '90s the brand tried out Life Savers Holes. Despite some success, the product was short lived. Here's why.

    By Angela L. Pagán November 7th, 2024 Read More
  • chips in grocery store

    Discontinued Frito-Lay Chips That Deserve A Comeback

    Frito-Lay chips have been around for a long time and many flavors have come and gone. These are the discontinued chip flavors that deserve a comeback.

    By Michael Palan November 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands opening can with can opener

    14 Canned Foods People Stopped Eating

    Canned foods are long-lasting mainstays in home cooks' pantries. Here are 14 once-loved canned foods that have fallen out of fashion with modern eaters.

    By Holly Riddle November 4th, 2024 Read More
  • spread of food

    Discontinued Fast Food Breakfast Items We Are Probably Never Getting Back

    Fast food breakfast items come and go, but these are the ones that we will probably never get back, from places including McDonald's, Starbucks, and Wendy's.

    By Brian Boone October 27th, 2024 Read More
  • A fast food burger

    Fast Food Menu Items That Upset Customers

    Fast food restaurants have pretty much all had a bad reputation at one point or another, but these fast food menu items in particular upset customers.

    By Jacob Smith October 19th, 2024 Read More
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