Worst Failed Products That Companies Totally Regret Making

Published on October 13, 2020
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Frito-Lay Wow! Chips

Frito-Lay was sure it had a hit on its hands when the company unveiled Wow! Chips that were deemed to be a miraculous line of fat-free chips. Within the first year of the chips’ release, the company raked in $400 million in sales. However, after it was discovered the the chips were made using Olestra, a fat substitute that causes loose stools and abdominal cramping, sales declined.

Frito Lay Wow! Chips

Frito Lay Wow! Chips

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Google released its social network Google+, sometimes called G+, in 2011 with the hopes of competing with social media giant Facebook. However, the site never really gained traction and absolutely failed to make a dent in the social networking world. By 2019, it was discontinued.

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