Every store trip is a scavenger hunt for your nextmust-have seasoning, snack, or sweet treat.
But there’s a dark side to all the innovation: product turnover.
There can be many reasons that Trader Joe’s items get discontinued.
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Sometimes a product was alwayscreated to be a limited release.
And occasionally, even popular items get the boot, due to supply or production complications.
Whatever the reason, it’s a sad day to see your grocery regulars disappear.
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Luckily, you’ll find lots ofgreat store brand dupesthat you might like even more than the original.
Like these Takis stand-insuntil now.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Unfortunately, the Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips are being taken off shelves.
These were runner up for 2022 customer awards favorite snack!!"
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Others speculated that the supplier was to blame.
However, it’spossible that some locations still carry the Takis substitute.
An employee commented that discontinuation “may vary by region.”
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So you may have to ask your nearby store for official confirmation.
you could still find pet food in the aisles, though.
It just might not be your furry friend’s favorite.
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Customers stopped seeing the Red Refresh Herbal Tea in stores back in June.
Others commented that Tazo Passion Tea could be a good replacement.
“At my store, they’re consistently one of the worst-selling potato chips.
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Maybetheworst seller,“one usercommented.
If dark russet potato chips are a must for your household, don’t worry.
Cultured Salted Butter
This is true hardship saying goodbye to this artisanal French butter.
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In mid-August,one Redditor postedthat their store had discontinued the premium spread.
What made this butter so good?
And now it’s gone…
Or is it?
It’s hard to say if the butter is erased from the product catalog or simply facing supply challenges.
Shoppers found it tough to get their hands on it, as it seemed spotty in stores.
