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Aldi's secret codes that reveal if your favorite product is about to be discontinued - or will be added permanently

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Olivia Shea

Published Sep 29, 2026

ALDI shoppers have learned that there is a simple way to find out if a product is being discontinued or is just out of stock.

The grocer is notorious for discontinuing fan favorites to constantly update the inventory with new items.

Aldi fans are used to seeing products come and go from shelves

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Aldi fans are used to seeing products come and go from shelvesCredit: Getty Images - Getty

It's a tale shoppers know all too well. They will buy an item again and again until one day it is gone, and it is too late to stock up on it.

But there is a small detail to look out for that signifies if a product is about to be pulled from production.

Shoppers can check the price tag of an item to see if there is a handwritten "D" in the corner of the label in black or red ink.

Products with this marking will be discontinued, reports Parade.

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There is no telling when the product will be discontinued. Shoppers can ask a staff member if there is another shipment coming in or if what is in the store is the last of the stock.

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Aldi for more information on discontinued items.

COLOR-CODED

Different colored Aldi tags have different meanings to signify if an item is in stores for a limited time only.

White and red two-tone tags are for Aldi Finds. These products arrive weekly on Wednesdays and are in stores only while supplies last.

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Aldi Finds includes everything from kitchenware to clothing.

Seasonal items are marked with blue tags. These might come back the following year, but there is no guarantee.

A yellow sign with a blue sticker or tag means it is a new item that Aldi plans to stock regularly.

Finally, yellow, green, and white tags signify an Aldi regular that shoppers will always be able to buy.

SWEET STUFF

Aldi's summer lineup is offering shoppers new food, clothing, and more.

New this week is the Vistosa Sangria Rose boxed wine, which has a blend of fruits, cinnamon, and citrus.

It first launched two years ago and has made triumphant returns since then.

Customers have been raving about L’oven’s Fresh Mini Hawaiian Bagels.

One shopper noted that they have a hint of pineapple that would go well with cream cheese.

Another sweet option is the Simply Nature Acai Bowl.

Perfect for any time of the time, the bowls are offered in Tropical and Berry flavors. The Tropical option features mango and pineapple toppings, while the Berry flavor has strawberries and blueberries.

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Shoppers just spotted a Chick-fil-A dupe at Aldi, but some are divided on the flavor.

Plus, see the discontinued chip that might be headed back to stores.