SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 5/22/2015

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Trader Joe's Ts and Js Sour Gummies

Trader Joe’s Ts and Js Sour Gummies

Trader Joe’s calls them Ts and Js, I call them Crutches and Canes. (Spotted by Rachel at Trader Joe’s.)

Mike and Ike Sour Wildberry Shredders

Mike and Ike Sour Wildberry Shredders

Mike and Ike Fruit Punch Shredders

Mike and Ike Fruit Punch Shredders

Mike and Ike getting thin and in…a shape not like Mike and Ikes. (Spotted by Anonymous at Dollar Tree.)

Heluva Good Beer Battered Onion Ring Dip

Heluva Good Beer Battered Onion Ring Dip

This product does not contain alcohol. Well, it also doesn’t contain rings.
(Spotted by Shannon at ShopRite.)

Lancaster Butterscotch and Caramel Soft Cremes

Lancaster Butterscotch and Caramel Soft Cremes

I’ve yet to try any Lancaster caramels since they were introduced last year. Bad junk food blogger! Bad! (Spotted by Claire G at Weis Markets.)

Popsicle Mystery Middles

Popsicle Mystery Middles

I feel the mystery is a bit ruined if I’m able to guess via multiple choice. (Spotted by Jarred at Walmart.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Banquet Meal Starters (Sloppy Joe Night and Taco Night)

Banquet Meal Starters Sloppy Joe Night

Banquet Meal Starters Taco Night

You could have a sloppy joe night or a taco night with friends and/or family. Or you could have an eat 1 1/2 pounds of meat crumble by yourself night. (Spotted by Sascha at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Keebler Cookies & Creme Fudge Stripes Cookies

Keebler Cookies & Creme Fudge Stripes Cookies

I feel as if Keebler had Cookies & Creme Fudge Stripes Cookies a long time ago. Maybe in the 80s or 90s? Ugh. I can’t remember. Every time a new Oreo is introduced it replaces the memory of another snack in my mind. (Spotted by Dubba at Market Basket.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.

FAST FOOD NEWS: Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s The Most American Thickburger

Carl s Jr and Hardee s The Most American Thickburger

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s is now offering a burger called The Most American Thickburger that features a charbroiled 100 percent Black Angus patty, a split hot dog, and a layer of Lay’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.

The summer cookout on a bun also includes a slice of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard served on a Fresh Baked Bun. Sadly, there’s no layer of potato salad.

The Carl’s Jr. version with a 1/3 lb patty has 1030 calories 570 calories from fat, 64 grams of fat, 23 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of trans fat, 125 milligrams of cholesterol, 2350 milligrams of sodium, 70 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, 16 grams of sugar, and 38 grams of protein.

The Hardee’s version has 980 calories, 550 calories from fat, 61 grams of fat, 21 grams of saturated fat, 150 milligrams of cholesterol, 2590 milligrams of sodium, 70 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of fiber, 18 grams of sugar, and 42 grams of protein.

If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via CKE Restaurants.)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Cheez-It Extra Toasty Crackers

Cheez-It Extra Toasty Crackers

If you’re into overcooked Cheez-It Crackers, here you go! Weirdos! Just kidding! You can read about how these came to be from this article on FWx. (Spotted by Josh at Schuncks.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new or limited edition product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you’re wondering if we’ve already covered something, search our Flickr photos or use the Google Search box on the right (or below if you’re on a mobile device) to find out.