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8 Pumpkin Spice Products to Completely Avoid This Season

Skip the spice, and don’t fall for these items when you go shopping this season

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Updated Sept. 24, 2024
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It’s pumpkin spice season, and that means it’s time to stock up on anything with the autumn flavor or autumn smell.

But some products get the pumpkin spice right, and some get it very, very wrong, turning your fall into a “falling out of love with pumpkin spice.”

Check out some of these products you might want to avoid if you want to protect your tastebuds and save money on groceries by not wasting it on these items.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Native Deodorant

Courtesy of Walmart pumpkin spice latte Native Deodorant

Price: $12.97

The smell of pumpkin spice may be inviting and warm, but perhaps you may want to skip the Native Deodorant version in a pumpkin spice latte scent.

Instead, you can check out stores like your local Walmart for other scents that are part of the Native brand.

Special K Pumpkin Spice Cereal

Courtesy ofTarget Special K Pumpkin Spice Cereal

Price: $5.29

Special K Pumpkin Spice cereal may sound good, but it has a few flaws. One reviewer said it didn’t taste all that different from regular Special K cereal.

The cereal contains 22% of the daily recommended sugar intake, which can be an issue if you’re watching your sugar intake or trying to eat healthy.

Poo-Pourri Pumpkin Spice

Courtesy of Amazon Poo-Pourri Pumpkin Spice

Price: $9.99

Sometimes, there are smells that you would prefer to cover up, and Poo-Pourri created a unique product to help with that.

But its Poo-Pourri Pumpkin Spice scent may have gone too far, and customers may want to drop it from their shopping lists for more typical Poo-Pourri scents.

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Greenies Pumpkin Spice Flavor Treats

Courtesy of Amazon Greenies Pumpkin Spice Flavor Treats

Price: $17.98

Even your favorite pets can’t avoid pumpkin spice season with Greenies Pumpkin Spice Flavor Treats.

Greenies might be a great treat for your favorite pets. However, you may want to skip the pumpkin spice option.

Pumpkin Spice Slurpee

Courtesy of 7 Eleven Pumpkin Spice Slurpee

Price: $2.00

Slurpees are a great treat when you go to 7-Eleven, but the most recent addition to the Slurpee machine might make you pause.

The convenience store is offering Pumpkin Spice Slurpees in select locations, but you may want to skip it for a classic cherry Slurpee instead.

Oikos Greek Yogurt

Courtesy of Walmart Oikos Greek Yogurt

Price: $4.28

You can choose from plenty of flavors of yogurt at the grocery stores with berries or crunchy Oreo pieces or even plain vanilla.

But you can also buy a four-pack of Oikos Greek Yogurt, which comes in pumpkin spice flavor, at stores like Walmart.

DUDE Wipes

Courtesy ofAmazon DUDE XL Wipes

Price: $29.52

DUDE Wipes are another product that some customers may want to use for more private cleaning.

The company, however, has introduced a new pumpkin spice scent for the fall named Dumpkin Spice, which could be clever but also a sign to steer clear.

Werther's Original Harvest Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels

Courtesy of Walmart Werther's Original Harvest Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels

Price: $3.96

You probably remember the Werther's Original hard candy, but the maker has taken it up a notch for the fall.

Try Werther's Original Harvest Pumpkin Spice Soft Caramels to see if they’re as good as the original or if Werther’s went too far with its pumpkin spice option.

Bottom line

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Pumpkin spice can be a good option if you like it, but you might want to hold off on buying everything with the flavor or scent.

Check your shopping list and save money on essentials by skipping some of the crazier pumpkin spice options this season. It may be a better way for you to save money.

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Jenny Cohen

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