SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Kellogg’s Limited Edition Frosted Flakes Chocolate with Marshmallows Cereal

Kellogg's Limited Edition Frosted Flakes Chocolate with Marshmallows Cereal

Why doesn’t the box say “They’re Gr-r-reat!”? Is this cereal not great, Tony? (Spotted by Carla at Walgreens.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new 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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 8/29/2016

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 Smoked Salmon Bacon

Trader Joe’s Smoked Salmon Bacon

Trader Joe's Dried Kalamata Olives

Trader Joe’s Dried Kalamata Olives

Trader Joe's 3 Cheese Wafers

Trader Joe’s 3 Cheese Wafers

I wonder what a Trader Joe’s 3 Cheese Wafer would taste like topped with Trader Joe’s Dried Kalamata Olives and Trader Joe’s Smoked Salmon Bacon. (Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

H-E-B Limited Edition Hatch Pepper Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

H-E-B Limited Edition Hatch Pepper Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

H-E-B Hatch Pepper Monterey Jack Cheese Slices

H-E-B Hatch Pepper Monterey Jack Cheese Slices

H-E-B has a Hatch Pepper event every year. You might think the H in H-E-B stands for Hatch Pepper, but it stands for Herbert. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

Ticklebelly Cakebars (Dark Chocolate, Sweet Pumpkin, and Vanilla Bean)

Ticklebelly Cakebars (Dark Chocolate, Sweet Pumpkin, and Vanilla Bean)

I prefer to have my belly tickled the same way everyone else does. By digging into my belly button with my finger to get the lint out. (Spotted by Jen H at Publix.)

Campbell's Chunky Chili Mac

Campbell’s Chunky Chili Mac

I just wasted the last 15 minutes trying to learn who came up with “Soup That Eats Like A Meal.” Curiosity killed the last 15 minutes of my life. (Spotted by Brent E at Giant Eagle Market District.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new 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.

WEEKEND READING – 8/27/2016

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Here are a few interesting junk food-related stories from the past week. Enjoy.

For the Colonel, It Was Finger-Lickin’ Bad (via Kottke)

Meet the Illustrator Behind Cap’n Crunch! (via Cerealously)

The chork is the fork-chopstick love child that America deserves (via The Washington Post)

How Do You Know Your Lab-Grown Burger Is Safe To Eat? (via MIT Technology Review)

Cup Noodles slurping strong, 45 years on (via The Japan Times)

Image via flickr user Marufish / CC BY SA 2.0

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Hershey’s Birthday Cake Kisses

Hershey's Birthday Cake Kisses

Happy 109th Birthday, Hershey’s Kisses! (Spotted by Rachel C at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new 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.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Limited Edition Cinnamon Donut Chewy Chips Ahoy Cookies

Limited Edition Cinnamon Donut Chewy Chips Ahoy

This has me craving a glazed donut Chips Ahoy cookie or a glazed donut Oreo cookie. Making it happen, Nabisco! (Spotted by Brent E at Giant Eagle Market District.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new 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.

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