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  • The inside of a Costco store.

    The Kirkland Product Costco Discontinued Before It Even Reached Shelves

    Costco fans go hard for Kirkland Signature foods, but not every item is a winner. In fact, this Costco private label product never made it to stores.

    By Cassie Womack 4 days ago Read More
  • Cans of Chef Boyardee products on grocery shelf

    This Discontinued Chef Boyardee Product Was A Textural Flop (We Hope It Never Comes Back)

    No one is expecting a five-star meal from a can of Chef Boyardee, but some of the products are actually tasty. This discontinued canned pasta, however, was not.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 4 days ago Read More
  • Composite image of three restaurants which no longer exist

    The Strangest Old-School Restaurants We Can't Believe Existed

    These strange forgotten restaurants of the past were built on some of the wildest, weirdest, and in some cases most ill-advised ideas ever conceived.

    By Brian Boone 7 days ago Read More
  • Empty tables at a mall food court

    Old School Mall Food Court Restaurants That Disappeared

    Over the years, certain eateries became synonymous with malls, but so many of those once-prominent chain restaurants simply don't exist anymore.

    By Brian Boone 9 days ago Read More
  • Andy Warhol soup can art

    Discontinued Campbell's Soups We Wish Would Return

    Campbell's has released tons of soups over the years, but not all have stuck. We wish the company would re-launch these (like a surprising fruit selection).

    By Michael Palan 9 days ago Read More
  • A plate of fast food fried chicken

    The Unfortunate Reason Culver's Removed Fried Chicken From Its Menu

    Culver's fried chicken had devoted stans. But here's why not even a cult following could keep those fresh, crispy, fried chicken pieces off the chopping block.

    By Dylan Murray 11 days ago Read More
  • Two glasses of cola with ice

    This Discontinued Coca-Cola Flavor Still Haunts Our Nightmares

    It looked like Coke, but it wasn't Coke, and then we woke up. Coca-Cola's biggest flop became America's worst nightmare, and we can't get it out of our heads.

    By Joe Hoeffner 15 days ago Read More
  • Two kids watching tv in retro setting

    The Retro Pudding Treats That '90s Kids Want Back

    Food products come and go even when they have fans, and this retro pudding treat's no different. Popular in the '90s, we hope it comes back.

    By Erica Martinez 24 days ago Read More
  • Order counter inside Dairy Queen

    The Discontinued Dairy Queen Treat That May Never Have A Comeback

    Some things are better in our memory, than on our current drive-thru order. Love it or hate it, here's why this Dairy Queen treat may never have a comeback.

    By Rolland Judd 27 days ago Read More
  • Boxes of Sierra Mist soda

    Soda Flavors From The '90s That We Want Back

    When it came to sugary drinks, the 1990s was a decade of near-unparalleled innovation. Sadly, not all of the era's best sodas are still around today.

    By Brian Boone 28 days ago Read More
  • Two cans of Four Loko.

    Why Caffeinated Alcoholic Drinks Are Banned In America

    The Food and Drug Administration put regulations on certain types of drinks that combined caffeine ad alcohol, for several reasons that make good sense.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • A view of a sliced microwavable pizza pocket

    The Discontinued Hot Pocket Flavor We Wish Would Make A Comeback

    Hot Pockets has its fair share of flavors to pick from, but there are plenty that have been discontinued. There's one in particular that should make a comeback.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 1 month ago Read More
  • Holding a Wendy's bag in front of Wendy's restaurant

    One Italian-Inspired Vintage Wendy's Menu Item Barely Saw The Light Of Day

    There's a reason you have feelings about Italian food at a burger joint. Reminisce about the Italian-inspired fail that never made it to Wendy's regular menu.

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
  • Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans work on display

    The Old-School Fruity Campbell's Soups We Wish Would Return

    Right now, tomatoes don't count as a fruit. Discover Campbell's discontinued fruity soup line, and which flavors we could totally see making a comeback.

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up of a stand-alone McDonald's sign with the golden arches against a blue sky

    The Fishy McDonald's Menu Item That Was Discontinued After Only Three Months

    The Filet-o-Fish is not the only seafood option to have graced the McDonald's menu. This item only lasted three months, but some fans want it back.

    By Alba Caraceni 1 month ago Read More
  • Wendy's Grilled Chicken Sandwich on tray liner

    14 Forgotten Wendy's Menu Items From The '90s

    In the 1990s, Wendy’s maintained its popularity with a constant stream of new products added to the menu. How many of these do you remember?

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Person in yellow shirt holds two pizza boxes

    The Discontinued Pizza Snack That Fans Still Want Back 50 Years Later

    It's been half a century, but fans still crave one of the most iconic pizza snacks ever to hit shelves. Take your taste buds on a trip down cheesy memory lane.

    By Erica Martinez 2 months ago Read More
  • A bag of Lay's potato chips being held up to the camera.

    The Discontinued Lay's Chips Literally No One Wants To See Again

    Lays brought out a healther type of chips that had a wow factor, but the reason it was discontinued won't have you craving it ever again.

    By Joe Hoeffner 2 months ago Read More
  • Tubs of Philadelphia cream cheese on store shelf

    The Discontinued Philadelphia Snacks '90s Kids Would Do Anything To Get Back

    If you know, you know. Kids (and adults) loved snacking on these iconic Philadelphia cream cheese treats that were available for a brief and beautiful time.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • jerssey mike's sandwich and drink

    The Discontinued Jersey Mike's Sides We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Jersey Mike's isn't like Popeyes or Sonic, where the side dishes are as good as the main. The sub shop barely has any sides, but that wasn't always the case.

    By Dennis Lee 2 months ago Read More
  • Lineup of discontinued Mountain Dew varieties

    13 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors We Want Back In Stores ASAP

    Mountain Dew seems to constantly produce a dizzying array of new flavors ... but not all of them last long. We want these discontinued versions back.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • A person holding up four different flavored popsicles.

    Gen Z Totally Missed Out On This Now-Discontinued Popsicle

    Gen Z just missed out on the late 1990s which, any millennial will tell you, was a golden age for snacks. One discontinued popsicle was especially beloved.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 months ago Read More
  • four discontinued Ben & Jerry's flavors

    Discontinued Ben & Jerry's Flavors We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    There have been so many Ben & Jerry's flavors over the years, but these are some long-gone discontinued favorite flavors that we'll likely never eat again.

    By Michael Palan 3 months ago Read More
  • Several shelves of fruit snacks in grocery store

    The Old-School Betty Crocker Candy We Want Back On Shelves

    It really doesn't get more classic than Betty Crocker Candy, especially when it comes to some of the brand's most iconic but discontinued gems.

    By Erica Martinez 3 months ago Read More
  • Wingstop sign

    Limited-Time Wingstop Flavors That Deserve A Comeback And 5 That Should Stay Retired

    Wingstop regularly offers limited-time flavor creations. Here is a look back at some of the most memorable short-run Wingstop flavor hits and misses.

    By Anita Surewicz 3 months ago Read More
  • A sign pointing to a Burger King drive-thru.

    The Discontinued Burger King Menu Item That Redditors Still Yearn For

    Burger King's menu has changed over the years as the company adapted to evolving market preferences, but Redditors are still pining for this lost menu item.

    By Lily Greenall 3 months ago Read More
  • An unopened jar of peanut butter sitting on top of a pile of peanuts.

    The Old-School Peanut Butter Spread From The '70s That Was Lost To Time

    There are numerous peanut butter brands out there, but this does not stop some '70s kids from pining after one old-school peanut butter spread brand.

    By Moriah House 3 months ago Read More
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