Nostalgic Snacks That Were Banned or Discontinued

This article was originally published at lizanest.com.

Long before Dunkaroos and Surge, earlier generations had their own legendary treats — many of which vanished or were banned. Sassafras root beer carried the earthy bite of tradition until safrole was outlawed. Fizzies tablets turned plain water into soda magic before their sweetener was banned. Red M&M’s mysteriously disappeared for a decade, while Ovaltine’s original malt-rich formula quietly transformed. Even Butterfinger changed after wartime shortages. These early snacks shaped childhoods long past, leaving behind memories as enduring — and elusive — as their flavors.