Customers call Publix 'lame' after grocery chain has stopped selling its popular cake after seven years

CUSTOMERS haven't been happy about Publix getting rid of a sweet treat.

Florida is a state that's hit more frequently than others when it comes to hurricanes.

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Over the years, Publix has been known to make hurricane-themed cakes in the state.

Oftentimes, they would include messages to raise awareness about the disruptive weather event.

Fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, have shared photos with cakes that include the text "Leave Florida alone" and "Go away."

"Educating nonfloridians about the joy of publix is always so fun. they don’t even know about the hurricane cakes," one Florida customer said.

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However, Publix has decided to pull the plug and stop selling the cakes.

The supermarket chain said the reasoning for the discontinuation of the cakes is to avoid seeming like it's downplaying the severity of hurricane season, according to multiple news reports.

"Our associates make every effort to support our customers during weather events," Publix told CBS affiliate 10 Tampa Bay in a statement.

"Oftentimes, this includes finding ways to delight them with their favorite Publix items as they prepare for uncertainty. For these requests in particular, it is our company policy to not produce bakery cakes that would make light of a natural disaster."

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CUSTOMER REACTIONS

However, some Publix customers were not thrilled with the company's decision.

One on X said in response to the news: "Lame & anti-fun."

Another said: "Too bad the whiney babies have no sense of humor."

Others referred to Publix as "woke," which is a term often used by conservatives in the country to criticize those who bring attention to societal issues.

The cakes have reportedly been around for at least seven years.

The U.S. Sun has reached out to Publix for comment.

OTHER DISCONTINUED ITEMS

Meanwhile, Publix has discontinued other sweet treats.

This includes the strawberry cheesecake cookies, chocolate mint bar cake, strawberry cake, and zucchini nut muffins.

Also, other retailers have joined Publix in axing products.

For example, Kroger has gotten rid of its sweet Italian loaf.

Currently, the bakery's fresh sweet Italian loaf is still listed online – but as unavailable with no price.

The weight of the item was 16 ounces.

Another that has been axed includes the grill time steak seasoning.

The ingredients for the Kroger-branded seasoning included red pepper, extractive of paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic, silicon dioxide, dill seed, coriander seed, and other spices, according to Kroger's description of the item.

The price is no longer available, but the Grill Time Steak seasoning was previously sold in an 11-ounce container.

Aldi has discontinued its gluten-free wraps.

Previously, customers could buy the product in six packs, which weigh 10.5 ounces each.

They were available in the original and spinach varieties through its liveGfree brand.

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When it comes to name brands, Doritos has discontinued a favorite flavor.

And Kellogg's Cheez-It recently confirmed that it has discontinued the sweet & salty snack mix.