Nostalgic Snacks That Were Banned or Discontinued

#26: Discontinued in 2000s

But the excitement didn’t last. Olestra quickly gained notoriety for its notorious side effects, including cramps and “anal leakage,” which became the butt of countless jokes. Public backlash was swift, and sales plummeted as the chips developed a reputation no marketing campaign could shake.

By the 2000s, WOW! Chips were quietly phased out, remembered less for their taste and more for their infamy. They stand as a cautionary tale of diet fads gone wrong — a once-hyped innovation turned into a punchline, leaving nostalgic snackers both amused and wary of “miracle” foods.