Walkers confirm there’s been a ‘factory error’ after shoppers spotted HUGE bag blunder
WALKERS has apologised to customers after admitting a “factory error” on bags of Salt and Vinegar crisps.
A customer was left in shock when he nabbed a packet of crisps with a bizarre error.
The snack maker took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to apologise to a fan who shared an unusual pack of Walkers.
User Josh Adamson posted a picture of his order of ‘Seriously Salt and Vinegar.
But the popular snack package was discoloured.
The retro bag is known to Walkers’ fans for its characteristic green colour.
But in the picture, the colour appears to be faded and it looks completely blue.
The shocked customer ironically swiped: “Quality department working hard I see.”
In response, the crisps manufacturer apologised and confessed the discoloration was part of a factory printing error.
Despite the mistake, they reassured the customer and claimed the crisps are safe to eat.
A spokesperson said: “Hi Josh, this is a printing error that’s happened at our film suppliers, but rest assured your crisps are safe to enjoy!”
It comes after Walkers once again left fans devastated after announcing they have discontinued another “phenomenal” crisp flavour.
This crisps brand has confirmed one of its Oven Baked range of crisps has been axed for good.
Shoppers will no longer be able to get their hands on the Beetroot and Sweet Chilli Jam flavour which is made with real vegetables.
The flavour only came onto the scene in 2019 just over five years later shoppers will need to say goodbye to the iconic sweet crisp.
The news was revealed on X, formerly known as Twitter, when a fan of the quirky flavour reached out to Walkers to ask why they couldn’t find the crisps in stores.
Full list of Walkers crisp flavours discontinued
We have put together a list of all of the popular crisp flavours that have Walker have axed in recent months.
- Worcester Sauce – Last year there was uproar on social media after Walkers confirmed it had stopped making the popular Worcester Sauce flavour.
- Max Fiercely Flamin Hot – This flavour was launched in 2021 to attract a younger audience. Fans of this flavour were left devastated in November 2023 when the crisps were pulled off the shelves for good.
- Beef and Onion – Snack fans were shocked when the beef and onion flavour was nowhere to be seen in supermarkets. The much-loved flavour was discontinued in 2022 but fans only found out last year.
- Sizzling Steak Wotsits – The retro flavour was previously sold as BBQ beef but was pulled from the shelves in the early 2000s. It briefly returned to the stores in January 2020 due to popular demand but was gone for good shortly after.
- Peking Spare Rib oriental crackers – Walkers confirmed in November last year that it has discontinued yet another crisp flavour which was inspired by flavours from around the world.
- Salt and Vinegar Quavers – This flavour was first introduced back in 1993 and returned to the lineup in 2021 along with prawn cocktail Quavers after demands from crisp lovers. But sadly the crisp has gone once again.
- Sensational Regal Lamb and Mint – The popular flavour was only available for a specific occasion – the King’s Coronation.
- Marmite – This controversial flavour has been on the shelves for over 20 years but was discontinued at the end of 2023. But it looks like Marmite are picking up the baton as they recently announced they would start producing their own brand of crisps.
- Tear ‘n’ Share crisps – Walkers confirmed it had discontinued its Tear ‘n’ Share crisps back in January. The crisps are thicker-cut crisps that come in a distinct bag that turns in an easy-to-share bowl. Walkers confirmed these have been discontinued for several years.
- Smiths Cheese Moments -Dubbed by the fans as “the most underrated crisps ever”, this snack was generally sold in pubs. It has even been called “king of all crisps” but sadly was discontinued forever.
- Beetroot and Sweet Chilli Jam -Fans have learned this month that Walkers has stopped making the Beetroot and Sweet Chilli Jam in its oven-baked range. The flavour came into the scene in 2019 and was made with real vegetables.