The retail landscape is in constant flux, with new products arriving just as quickly as old favorites are phased out. Sometimes a product’s departure is announced with great fanfare, but more often, items quietly disappear from store shelves, leaving customers wondering where they went. These discontinuations can be due to shifting consumer tastes, supply chain issues, or a company’s decision to streamline its offerings. In June 2025, several products were either officially discontinued or subject to major recalls, effectively removing them from sale. Here are 12 products that vanished from shelves last month.
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1. Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs
In early June, Church & Dwight Co. issued a major voluntary recall of all Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. The recall was due to a risk of microbial contamination. While the company produces many other Zicam products, this specific nasal swab application was pulled from shelves nationwide, effectively discontinuing its availability for the foreseeable future.
2. Orajel Baby Teething Swabs
Included in the same June 2025 recall by Church & Dwight Co. were Orajel’s baby teething products that use a swab applicator. Citing the same potential microbial contamination in the cotton swab components, the company recalled all lots of the product. This removed a popular teething relief option from the baby care aisle.
3. Topo Chico Mineral Water (in Glass Bottles)
Coca-Cola, the parent company of Topo Chico, issued a limited recall in June for its iconic glass bottles of mineral water. The recall, prompted by potential bacterial contamination, impacted products sold in several states. While not a permanent discontinuation of the brand, this action resulted in the immediate removal of a significant amount of the product from retailers such as Costco and Sam’s Club.
4. Specific Marketside and Home Chef Pasta Meals
Ready-to-eat meals are a grocery staple, but FreshRealm recalled certain chicken fettuccine alfredo pasta products sold under the Marketside (Walmart) and Home Chef (Kroger) brands. The recall, initiated on June 17th due to potential listeria contamination, caused these specific meal options to be immediately pulled from the refrigerated section of two of the nation’s largest grocery chains.
5. Floria Dried Apricots
Food recalls often happen due to undeclared allergens. In June, Turkana Food Inc. recalled its Floria brand dried apricots because the packaging failed to disclose the presence of sulfites. This recall removed the product from shelves in 19 states and advised customers to return it for a full refund.
6. A Single Lot of Trader Joe’s Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds
Trader Joe’s has a cult following, so customers take notice when a product is recalled. In late June, the retailer announced a recall of a specific lot of Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds due to a potential listeria risk. While it only affected products with a specific use-by date, it meant this fan-favorite cheesy snack temporarily vanished.
7. BowFlex SelectTech Adjustable Dumbbells
Discontinuations aren’t just for food items. In a massive recall on June 5th, Johnson Health Tech recalled millions of BowFlex Model 552 and Model 1090 adjustable dumbbells. The reason was that the weight plates could dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard. This significant safety issue led to an immediate halt in sales and removal from shelves.
8. Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks (Model A1263)
Anker is a hugely popular brand for charging accessories. In June, the company recalled over a million of its PowerCore 10000 power banks. The specific model’s lithium-ion battery was found to have a risk of overheating, leading to fire and smoke hazards. This safety concern meant this particular popular power bank was no longer available for purchase.
9. Certain Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Products
In a widespread recall announced at the very end of June and carrying into July, Kraft Heinz pulled over 360,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon from shelves. Due to potential listeria contamination, three specific “Original” turkey bacon products were removed from retailers across the country, causing a sudden disappearance of this breakfast staple for many shoppers.
10. Gaiser’s European Style Bologna Products
Labeling issues led to another large meat recall last month. Gaiser’s European Style Provisions Inc. recalled over 140,000 pounds of various bologna products. The issue was that the products contained undeclared meats, such as beef, chicken, or pork, not listed on the label. This led to their removal from delis and grocery stores.
11. Wegmans Chocolate Nonpareils
A simple packaging error led to the disappearance of a sweet treat from Wegmans grocery stores. The store’s brand of chocolate nonpareils was recalled in June because it contained milk, a common allergen, that was not declared on the label. The product was pulled from shelves across eight states.
12. Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs
Though this product had been officially discontinued in late 2024, the June 2025 recall of all remaining Zicam swab products was the final nail in its coffin. Any lingering stock of the Nasal AllClear Swabs was officially pulled from the market as part of the broader swab recall, ensuring its complete disappearance from the retail world.
The sudden absence of a familiar product from store shelves can be jarring. As seen in June 2025, these disappearances are often driven by crucial safety recalls that aim to protect consumers from potential harm, whether from undeclared allergens, contaminants, or product defects. While sometimes a product is gone for good due to a business decision, last month’s removals were overwhelmingly a matter of public safety, reminding us how vigilant companies and regulators must be in a complex marketplace.
Have you noticed any of your favorite products disappearing from shelves recently? What item would you be most disappointed to see discontinued? Let us know your thoughts.
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