TRADER Joe’s fans have been shocked to learn that four of their favorite products will disappear from the store in the coming months.
The specialty grocer regularly discontinues its unique snacks and meals as it brings along new, seasonal items.
But that doesn’t mean shoppers aren’t floored when they find out a beloved snack is getting the boot.
While supply chain challenges sometimes will cause an item to be discontinued, products are removed from stores due to low sales in the majority of cases.
The U.S. Sun has compiled a full list of items set to be discontinued as reported by shoppers.
The U.S. Sun reached out to Trader Joe’s for comment.
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1. CHUNKY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH
Sweets lovers adored the Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, but despite their cries, Trader Joe’s plans to axe the item.
The pre-made cookie dough was hailed as “the best retail cookie dough in America” by one shopper on Reddit.
After hearing the news, customers were mourning the dessert staple.
"This is the saddest news I've heard all month,” one Redditor shared.
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Another wrote: “Noooooo (but also hooray for my lack of willpower, waistline, and blood sugar levels).”
However, not everyone understood shoppers’ outrage at the discontinuation.
"I'm so shocked so many people love this dough. I thought it was the worst cookies ever lol," one Trader Joe’s fan said.
2. VANILLA RICE DRINK
Trader Joe’s has prided itself on offering some of the most unique products in the grocery market.
The Vanilla Rice Drink was one of them.
As a non-dairy milk alternative, the rice-made milk offered a vanilla flavor with just a touch of sweetness.
Since fans noted the discontinuation, several have expressed their shock, especially those who depended on the drink for their lactose-free diets.
"I can't have dairy and it's the only alternative I like,” a Redditor wrote.
If you’re looking to replace the drink, some shoppers have recommended Rice Dream's Vanilla Classic Rice Milk and Ripple's Vanilla Plant-Based Milk.
3. IBERICOS TAPAS STYLE PREMIUM QUALITY GRILLED ARTICHOKE HALVES
The grilled artichokes first made an appearance in stores in 2019, but just four years later, they are set to disappear for good.
A few weeks ago, shoppers shared the news: the beloved snack was gone.
"These artichokes are what motivated me to make weekly excursions to Trader Joe's,” one Redditor wrote. “They were so delicious just served with charcuterie, on a slice of crispy Italian bread, on pizza, or mixed in salad or pasta."
Luckily, Trader Joe’s still sells a Marinated Grilled Artichoke, and it’s at a far cheaper rate.
4. CREAMY CAULIFLOWER JALAPENO DIP
Trader Joe’s fans have always cherished the retailer’s unique dips, whether in conjunction with chips, vegetables or even eating it straight from the jar.
Unfortunately for customers, though, the Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeno Dip is getting the boot.
The delicious dip had a cauliflower base with cream cheese, light cream ricotta, and parmesan.
The news has been shocking to shoppers because some felt no other dip could truly compare to the tasty creation.
One Redditor said it was "easily [their] favorite dip from any store."
Another wrote: “This is my favorite dip. I think if they’d put the word ‘cheese’ or ‘cheesy’ in the name instead of cauliflower it would’ve been more popular.”
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