15 Grocery Store Products from the ’90s That Are Extinct
Many grocery store products from the 1990s have disappeared completely, even though they were once popular with kids and adults.
- Sophia Zapanta
- 5 min read
The 1990s had many unique grocery store items that defined childhood for many people. These products were discontinued due to changes in demand, health concerns, or poor sales. This list looks at 15 real products from that era that are no longer sold in stores today.
1. Crystal Pepsi
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Crystal Pepsi was a clear cola introduced by PepsiCo in 1992. It was marketed as a cleaner and lighter soda alternative. While it gained attention for its appearance, the flavor was not very different from regular Pepsi. Sales dropped quickly, and the product was discontinued by 1994.
2. Butterfinger BB’s
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Butterfinger BB’s were small, round versions of the original Butterfinger bar. They were launched in the early 1990s and advertised heavily on television. The product was discontinued in 2006 by Nestlé due to low sales. Many people still mention them when talking about favorite snacks from the past.
3. EZ Squirt Ketchup
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Heinz released EZ Squirt Ketchup in 2000 in colors like green, purple, and blue. It was aimed at children and came in a squeezable bottle with a pointed tip. Parents raised concerns about the food dyes used in the product. It was removed from the market in 2006 due to declining sales.
4. Ouch! Bubble Gum
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Ouch! Bubble Gum was shaped like bandages and packaged in a metal tin. It came in fruity flavors and was sold by Hubba Bubba. It was mainly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Sales slowed over time, and it was eventually discontinued.
5. P.B. Crisps
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P.B. Crisps were peanut-shaped snacks with a crunchy shell and creamy peanut butter filling. They were introduced by Planters in the 1990s. Fans liked the mix of salty and sweet flavor. Despite their popularity, they were discontinued by the early 2000s without a clear reason.
6. Orbitz Drink
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Orbitz was a fruit-flavored drink with floating gelatin-like balls inside the bottle. It was sold in 1997 by Clearly Canadian and attracted attention for its unusual look. The drink was non-carbonated and had a thick texture that many people did not enjoy. It was pulled from stores shortly after its release.
7. French Toast Crunch (Original Style)
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French Toast Crunch was launched by General Mills in 1995 with cereal pieces shaped like mini toast slices. The original U.S. version was discontinued in 2006 and sold only in Canada. It returned to the U.S. in 2014 in a slightly different form. The original 1990s version is no longer available.
8. Yogos
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Yogos were yogurt-covered fruit snacks produced by Kellogg’s. They were introduced in the mid-2000s but became popular due to earlier versions of similar snacks in the late 1990s. They were advertised as a fun, sweet treat for kids. Kellogg’s discontinued them by 2010 due to falling demand.
9. Squeezit Bottled Drinks
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Squeezit was a fruit-flavored drink in a plastic bottle that kids had to squeeze to drink. It was introduced by General Mills in the 1980s and remained popular through the 1990s. Each bottle had a twist-off cap and bright colors. The drink was taken off the market in 2001 and briefly brought back before being discontinued again.
10. Reggie! Bar
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The Reggie! Bar was a round candy bar with caramel, peanuts, and a chocolate coating. It was named after baseball player Reggie Jackson and had several short-lived releases. It was briefly revived in the 1990s after its original 1970s run. It is no longer sold today.
11. Giggles Cookies
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Giggles were sandwich cookies with smiley face cutouts and cream or fruit filling. They were produced by Nabisco and sold during the 1980s and early 1990s. The cookies were mainly aimed at children. They were pulled from production as Nabisco shifted focus to more successful brands.
12. 3D Doritos (Original Version)
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3D Doritos were launched by Frito-Lay in 1998 as puffed corn chips with flavors like Nacho Cheese and Jalapeño Cheddar. They had a hollow, crunchy texture different from flat Doritos. The original version was discontinued in the mid-2000s. A new version was released in 2020 but the shape and recipe changed.
13. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cereal
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This cereal was released by Ralston in 1989 and continued into the early 1990s. It included corn cereal pieces and marshmallows shaped to match the cartoon theme. It was a limited product tied to the TV show. Once the show’s popularity declined, the cereal was no longer produced.
14. Sprite Remix
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Sprite Remix was introduced by Coca-Cola in 2002, offering flavored versions of Sprite like Tropical and Berry. It was aimed at a younger market that wanted more variety in soft drinks. While it had early success, sales dropped within a few years. It was discontinued by 2005.
15. Koala Yummies
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Koala Yummies were biscuit snacks filled with chocolate or strawberry cream. They had printed koala designs on each piece and were popular in the 1990s. They were sold in the U.S. by Lotte but later disappeared from stores. Similar products are still available in some countries, but the original U.S. version was discontinued.