13 Snacks from the ’90s That Were Pulled Without Warning

The ’90s gave us a lot of fun and flavorful snacks, but not all of them lasted. Many favorites vanished from shelves suddenly, without a goodbye or clear reason. Some were too wild, some too weird, and others just quietly faded away. Here are 13 snacks from the 1990s that were pulled without warning, and we still miss them.

1. PB Crisps

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These crunchy peanut-shaped snacks were filled with sweet peanut butter cream. They were a hit for many kids, but Nabisco stopped making them without a clear reason. Fans have been begging for their return ever since.

2. 3D Doritos

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These puffed-up, tube-shaped chips looked like something from the future. They were big in the late ’90s and early 2000s but disappeared without much notice. While they made a short comeback, the original magic was never fully revived.

3. Shark Bites Fruit Snacks

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These gummy snacks came in fun shark shapes and often had a rare white shark inside. Kids loved collecting and trading them, but one day, they were just gone. No official reason was given for their quiet exit.

4. Ouch! Bubble Gum

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Packaged to look like bandages in a metal tin, this bubble gum stood out on store shelves. It came in fruity flavors and was a hit for both taste and design. Then, out of nowhere, it disappeared.

5. Butterfinger BB’s

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These bite-sized Butterfinger balls were easier to eat than the full bar. Popularized by The Simpsons ads, they were loved by many. Nestlé pulled them suddenly, and they’ve never made a real return.

6. String Thing

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This colorful, sugary snack came in long strings you could play with before eating. It was like a candy version of art, making snack time more fun. However, the product was removed quietly, with no reason shared.

7. Dunkaroos (Original)

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This snack featured cookies that you dipped into sweet frosting. It was every ’90s kid’s dream but vanished in the early 2000s without warning. Though a version has come back, many still miss the original flavors.

8. Squeezit

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A fruity drink that came in squeezable plastic bottles, Squeezit was popular for its silly faces and bold colors. It made drinking juice fun, especially with color-changing versions. Eventually, it vanished from stores without much explanation.

9. Jell-O Pudding Pops

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Cold and creamy, these frozen treats were once advertised by Bill Cosby and were a freezer staple. Even though they were popular, they suddenly stopped being sold. Many still wonder why such a classic was taken away.

10. Planters Cheez Balls

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These cheesy, round snacks came in a blue canister and left fingers bright orange. They were everywhere in the ’90s but suddenly disappeared. Fans were shocked when they were pulled without notice, though they’ve recently returned in limited supply.

11. Crystal Pepsi

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This clear soda looked different but tasted like Pepsi. It had a huge ad campaign but confused customers with its see-through appearance. After a short run, it was gone without a clear reason.

12. Yogos

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These tiny yogurt-covered fruit snacks came in small packs and were super popular for a short time. They had a fun, chewy texture and colorful look. Kellogg’s pulled them off shelves quietly, and many didn’t even notice until they were gone.

13. Fizzies Drink Tablets

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Fizzies were flavored tablets you dropped into water to make a fizzy drink. They made a retro comeback in the ’90s but didn’t last long. One day, they were just gone without any big announcement.

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