SHOPPERS have had to say goodbye to some of their favorite Walmart products over the years as several have been discontinued to make room for new inventory.
Walmart offers a variety of high quality items at lower prices, including many under the Great Value store brand.
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Even though Walmart is one of the larger retailers around, the store still has to make cuts every now and again.
Products are discontinued for a variety of reasons.
Sometimes supply issues get in the way, another brand decides to stop selling an item or often, customer demand is just too low.
Shoppers should say goodbye to the following items as Walmart is not likely to ever bring them back.
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1. GREAT VALUE ORGANIC INSTANT OATMEAL
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The Great Value Organic Instant Oatmeal, Oats & Flax edition, was not the only oatmeal offered under the Great Value brand.
However, it was the only version that offered flaxseed, a huge source of fiber and protein.
The discontinuation has forced many shoppers to consider other instant oatmeals, but they might not be nearly as healthy as the former.
2. GREAT VALUE RED TORNADO SODA
This was Walmart’s store brand version of Mountain Dew Code Red.
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The drink combines all the classic Mountain Dew ingredients with an added kick of Cherry.
Now shoppers have to buy name brand options, which can hurt your budget.
3. HOT & SPICY CHEEZ-IT GROOVES
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Spicy Cheez-Its are a mainstay in many Americans’ snack pantry.
But the Hot & Spicy Grooves version is no longer available at Walmart stores despite the desperate efforts of many shoppers.
One fan complained on Reddit: “It blows my mind that they would discontinue these but keep the ranch & cheddar grooves. They're also the only truly spicy cheez-it option (the regular hot & spicy are neither hot nor spicy).”
4. AMY’S ROASTED VEGETABLE PIZZA
While Amy’s roasted vegetable pizza isn’t technically discontinued, it’s nearly disappeared completely from Walmart shelves.
Shoppers who relied on the frozen entree for an easy lunch or dinner are disappointed and unsure where to turn to get something similar.
“This pizza is a 10/10 as far as any frozen foods go, and better than a lot of pizzas I’ve ordered in restaurants to be honest,” a Redditor said about the pizza.
5. ODWALLA
Coca-Cola made the controversial decision to discontinue its Odwalla juice and smoothie brand.
This choice was met by some understanding from customers though, who generally understood the market might be too small for the brand to really take off.
The drinks were seen as “too sugary for health nuts” and too ‘’healthy for those who don’t care,” according to one customer on Reddit.
6. JIF POWER UPS
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While Walmart still offers plenty of Jif products, shoppers were shocked when the company pulled Jif Power Ups from aisles.
The snacks provided six grams of protein and were available in Creamy Clusters and Chewy Granola Bar versions.
7. FRUITOPIA
It was a sad day for 90s kids when Fruitopia was discontinued at Walmart.
Reports are that co*ke had an aluminum shortage in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic and the company had to cut production on several flavors, including the beloved Fruitopia product.
“I drank so much of that as a kid,” one Redditor said. “In retrospect, that was a lot of sugar.”
8. 3D DORITOS
3D Doritos were designed to be a tasty version of Doritos with a more intense crunch.
Many Walmart customers vastly preferred them over regular Doritos, and no chip alternative has been the same.
“That dank, delicious factory air in each of em was sublime,” a shopper remarked.
9. ALTOID SOURS
The fruit-flavored Altoid sours are no more at Walmart stores.
While some said the candies were a little too sour, others have launched petitions to bring the product back.
“Oh my gosh, I miss these so badly,” a nostalgic shopper said on Reddit. “I remember they were shaped like little berries and stuff. My mom used to have some in her pocket book and let me have them when I was a little girl.”
10. CREME SAVERS
Creme Savers had everything you loved about Life Savers with a creamy, milky twist.
Unfortunately for candy lovers, they made their grand exit years ago.
However, a year ago, reports emerged that Big Lots was exclusively bringing the Strawberries & Creme and Orange & Creme flavors back.
11. NESTLE WONDER BALLS
Wonderballs offered you a little prize once you got inside the chocolate sphere.
To the dismay of many, Walmart no longer keeps the chocolate treat on shelves, and the candy has all but disappeared.
“I miss Wonderballs,” a nostalgic shopper shared. “I think about those a lot. I know they were re-released with a ‘Despicable Me’ theme at some point, but I miss the genuine old school kind.”
12. OREO O’S
Oreo-O’s were one of the most exciting cereals to hit the scene when they were released in 1997.
However, just seven years later, the fun was over.
Fans of the cereal report the brand is now only available in South Korea, making it nearly impossible to attain for the majority of Americans.
13. EGGO WAF-FULLS
These toaster waffles were easily eaten on the go and had a rich fruit jam filling inside.
“The strawberry ones were heaven,” a shopper said on Reddit.
Since the product’s discontinuation, many have tried to replicate the recipe, but no perfect substitute has been found.
14. JELLO PUDDING POPS
Jello Pudding Pops are no longer available at Walmart or any other retailer, which sparked shock and sadness from many shoppers who loved these during childhood.
However, you can still recreate them by using a package of pudding and milk at home.
15. HERSHEY’S SWOOPS
Imagine a chocolate Pringle, and that’s what you got with Hershey’s Swoops.
There were also other versions available, including Almond Joy, Reese’s and York.
“I loved the white chocolate ones!” a Redditor shared. “I really wish they'd come back.”
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