These 13 Foods Have Suddenly Vanished from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Stores

Every new year brings lots of change, and our favorite foods are no exception.

Discontinued food items stir up big emotions among consumers.

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Some will classify these products as memories, comforts, or tastes that cannot be replaced.

Whether it’s a childhood snack, a meal from a fast food outlet, or an ice cream made available for a limited time, discontinuing such items usually raises passionate discussions.

Why do companies discontinue popular food items?

Companies phase out some of their products for a variety of reasons.

Decreased sales, high manufacturing costs, or changing market factors can make some products unavailable.

For example, remember when McDonald’s discontinued its Szechuan Sauce?

This solo sauce cup is going for over $400 on eBay.

The fast food chain debuted the sauce in the late '90s to promote Disney's Mulan.

It was never meant to be around for long and join BBQ and honey mustard ranks.

It became a cultural phenomenon. Even with quick returns in 2018 and 2022, fans still beg for its return.

Similarly, Kellogg’s Eggo Waf-fulls—a filled waffle snack—was beloved by many but disappeared due to lagging sales.

Fanatical followers will often launch campaigns urging them to bring back these items.

Social media and petitions have been successful in the past.

Case in point: Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza in 2022.

A certain charm is associated with the foods no longer available, be it their nostalgia or the fact that they are so rare.

The disappearance of these items creates a void in the market and the people’s love for such foods. For most people, the lost foods are a reminder of a past era or a particular event.

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