It’s the feeling thatTrader Joe’sfans all dread.
“We do not enter into the decision to discontinue a product lightly.
We understand that it can be disappointingdevastating, even,” the retailer states on itswebsite.
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But, just because something gets discontinued doesn’t necessarily mean it will be gone forever.
Trader Joe’s has aproduct feedback formthat invites shoppers to share their thoughts on items they miss.
2023 was a busy year at the neighborhood grocery store, filled withexciting product launchesand upsetting discontinuations.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers
Need a cookie to dunk in your milk or coffee?
There are few treats more fitting than the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers.
Unfortunately, the grocery chain got rid of these this year, breaking the hearts of adoring shoppers.
“I’m not exaggerating when I say my daughter is devastated.
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Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
The chocolate chip cookie product discontinuations don’t stop at Dunkers.
Trader Joe’s also eighty-sixed its Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, eliciting strong reactions from shoppers.
“This was the best cookie dough I ever bought in a store,” another oneasserted.
However, not all customers were upset or shocked by this news.
One Redditorsaidthe item made “the worst cookies ever.”
Slow sellers get discontinued.”
But,Cocoa & Sea Saltis no longer one of them.
After being on the shelves for just over a year, the grocery chain said goodbye to this product.
“Just fell to my knees,” one Reddit userwrotein response to the product’s discontinuation.
Someone elsecommented, “What….
I don’t need this kind of negativity in my life.”
Offering some optimism, one personnotedthat this oatmeal “should be exceedingly easy to make yourself inexpensively.”
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Shoppers didn’t take this discontinuation news lightly.
“Why do you guys keep breakin' hearts?”
on fan wrote on a post from@traderjoestobediscontinued.
“This is a travesty,” another person commented.
Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
For those who enjoy a dip with a kick, Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus fit the bill.
However, this item is no longer in stores, much to shoppers' dismay.
“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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This frozen food featured bao buns filled with shredded beef, onion, bell peppers, and American cheese.
After about four years in the freezer aisle, Trader Joe’s recently discontinued this product, disappointing customers.
My 8 year old will be disappointed.
He loved them,” one Reddit usershared.
Trader Joe’s once sold a vegan, plant-basedBreaded Turkey-less Stuffed Roast, which shoppers loved.
Sadly, this product is no more.
Fans were disappointed to learn of this product’s discontinuation ahead of Thanksgiving.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
“I am DEVASTATED.
Just sides for Thanksgiving dinner this year,” one Redditorlamented.
Others echoed similar thoughts, with onechiming in, “I am so disappointed!
Gf and I were going to make it for thanksgiving, since we’re both vegetarian.
We’ll make something else obv but still sad.”
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Spicy Chakri Mix
Trader Joe’s introduced itsSpicy Chakri Mixin 2020 only to discontinue it three years later.
The crunchy Indian-style snack mix had chickpea and rice-based morsels, peanuts, and fried curry leaves.
“This has been one of my favorite products for years.
I usually purchased 2 or 3 packages on every visit,” one Reddit userwrote.
“Dadgummit, the closest Indian market is about 45+ minutes and 2 buses away.”
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“There’s nothing better than this on roasted chickpeas,” one fansaid.
