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Nothing stings quite like discovering your favorite snack has vanished from store shelves forever. These 33 beloved foods and drinks met their untimely demise despite having loyal fans who still search grocery aisles in vain hope. Some were victims of changing tastes, others fell to corporate cost-cutting, and a few just couldn't compete in the modern marketplace. From sodas that defined entire decades to candies that made childhood special, these discontinued items left holes in our hearts (and our pantries). Pour one out for these fallen favorites – they may be gone, but judging by the online petitions begging for their return, they're definitely not forgotten.

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Altoid Tangerine Sours

Tin of discontinued Tangerine Sour Altoids candies, a beloved food that broke hearts when it disappeared.

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The Majestic Opossum
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Premium 5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These were so good! Although I liked the grapefruit ones better

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    Choco Taco

    Hand holding a Klondike Choco Taco ice cream, a beloved food that disappeared from the market.

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    #3

    Kudos

    Box of Kudos milk chocolate granola bars variety pack featuring Dove, M&M’s, and Snickers, a beloved discontinued snack.

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    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
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    Premium     5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I remember these - delicious!

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    #4

    Wendy’s Superbar

    Woman serving herself salad at a vintage buffet of beloved foods and drinks that broke hearts when they disappeared

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    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
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    Premium     5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved their salad bars!

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    #5

    Butterfinger Bb's

    Nestle Butterfinger BBD candy bar with Simpsons characters, a beloved food that disappeared from the market.

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    #6

    Marshmallow Alphabits

    Post Marshmallow Alpha-Bits cereal box with colorful letters and happy children, a beloved discontinued food item.

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    #7

    Chewels Sugarless Gum

    Packages of Chewels sugarless gum, a beloved food that disappeared, shown alongside gum pieces with a shiny center.

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    #8

    Hi-C Ecto Cooler

    Hi-C Ecto Cooler juice box with a bendy straw, displayed alongside nostalgic foods that disappeared.

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    #9

    Nestle Quik

    Vintage Nestle Quik chocolate drink mix can, a beloved food and drink that disappeared from shelves.

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    UKGrandad
    UKGrandad
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nesquik is still available. I bought a tub on Saturday.

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    #10

    Fruitopia

    Bottles of discontinued Fruitopia beverages in various fruity flavors lined up outdoors on a table.

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    #11

    Lime-Flavored Skittles

    Limited edition All Lime Skittles candy pack, a beloved food that many missed when it disappeared from shelves.

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    #12

    Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars

    Cheesecake bars with strawberry topping and white drizzle on a wooden cutting board, a beloved food that disappeared.

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    #13

    Hershey's Kissables

    Kissesables candy coated mini kisses, a beloved food that broke hearts when it disappeared, on a white surface near keyboard.

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    #14

    Taco Bell's 7 Layer Burrito

    Partially eaten grilled burrito with melted cheese and beans, representing beloved foods that disappeared.

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    seana lammers
    seana lammers
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    TB needs to bring this back! So much better than many of their other items.

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    #15

    Ice Breakers Liquid Ice

    Hand holding Ice Breakers Liquid Ice mint container, one of the beloved foods and drinks that disappeared.

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    #16

    Skittles Bubble Gum

    Skittles bubble gum flavor candy pack, a beloved food that broke our hearts when it disappeared from shelves.

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    #17

    Reese's Bites

    Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites candy cup featured in beloved foods and drinks that disappeared.

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    #18

    Jello Pudding Pops

    Jell-O Pudding Pops box and partially eaten popsicle representing beloved foods that disappeared from the market.

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    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
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    Ugh, I associate these with Bill Cosby. No thanks.

    #19

    Pepsi Blue

    Pepsi Blue bottle and a glass filled with blue soda and ice cubes, a beloved drink that disappeared from the market.

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    #20

    Planters Cheez Balls

    Planters Cheez Balls canister with mascot Mr. Peanut on a couch, a beloved snack that disappeared and returned.

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    Crystal M
    Crystal M
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try Utz chesse puffin corn, OMG it is superior!

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    #21

    Sierra Mist Soda

    Sierra Mist soda cans and bottles displayed with packaging, representing beloved foods and drinks that disappeared.

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    Allen Packard
    Allen Packard
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's now "Starry". Google the reason why, the girl who made them change it is amazing.

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    #22

    Yogos

    Boxes of Yogos yogurt-covered fruit flavored snacks in Strawberry Slam, Crazy Berries, and Berry-Berry Banana flavors, nostalgic foods.

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    Firstname Lastname
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to love these. Tried Welch's Fruit and Yogurt snack, but it doesn't hit the same.

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    #23

    Berries & Cream Dr. Pepper

    Limited edition Dr Pepper berries and cream soda can held by hand, nostalgic beloved foods and drinks that disappeared.

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    sofacushionfort
    sofacushionfort
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Did you say… berries and cream!?”

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    #24

    Pizzarias Pizza Chips From Keebler

    Keebler Pizzarias cheese pizza chips bag, a nostalgic beloved food that disappeared from the snack market.

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    JL
    JL
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I so miss these, particularly the original version.

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    #25

    Reese's Peanut Butter And Banana Cups

    Reese's Peanut Butter and Banana Creme candy bar, one of the beloved foods that disappeared from shelves.

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    #26

    Creme Savers

    Package of Creme Savers hard candy strawberries and creme flavor, one of the beloved foods and drinks that disappeared.

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    PunchinelloTX
    PunchinelloTX
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    Premium     5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think these still exist.

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    #27

    McDonald's Snack Wraps

    Two wrapped burritos on branded paper, showing lettuce, cheese, and sauce, representing beloved foods that disappeared.

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    DeShotz
    DeShotz
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Supposedly they are coming back in July 2025.

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    #28

    Hansen Soda

    Six-pack of Hansen's Cherry Vanilla soda, a beloved discontinued food and drink, displayed on a colorful blanket.

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    #29

    Slice Orange Soda

    Can of Slice orange citrus soda placed on a stone surface representing beloved foods and drinks that disappeared.

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    #30

    "Ambrosia" Salad

    Creamy retro fruit salad in a vintage crystal pedestal bowl, one of the beloved foods that disappeared over time.

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    The Other Guest
    The Other Guest
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rarely saw this in stores; occasionally in a restaurant. Luckily there are *many* recipes out there for those who actually like this stuff. For example: https://passmeaspoon.com/classic-ambrosia-salad/

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    #31

    Kix Cereal

    Kix cereal box featuring crispy corn puffs, a beloved food that broke hearts when it disappeared.

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    The Other Guest
    The Other Guest
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    5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They still make Kix. If your local market doesn't have it, you can buy it on Amazon.

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    #32

    Waffelos Cereal

    Waffelos maple syrup flavored cereal box featuring animated characters, a nostalgic beloved food that disappeared.

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    #33

    Jolt Cola

    Red can of Jolt Cola zero sugar energy drink, a beloved food and drink that disappeared from shelves.

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    Mel in Georgia
    Mel in Georgia
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    Premium     5 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the original high-caffeine drinks. Still sold on Amazon.

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