First madeearly 1990s
Made by thenLife Savers
Made by nowDiscontinued
StatusDiscontinued
TypeHard and tangy candy
What it is
The little discs punched out of the middle of Life Savers, sold in a flip-top tube.
The story
- early 1990s: first made by Life Savers.
Fun facts
- They were recalled in 1991 after kids gagged on the tube caps.
- They came back in safer packaging about four months later, but were soon discontinued.
Are Life Savers Holes still made?
No. Life Savers Holes were discontinued. You can't buy them new today. If you miss it, try Nerds and Runts, which are still made.
If you like Life Savers Holes
- Nerds (1982): Tiny, crunchy, tangy pebbles of candy, usually two flavors in one box with two lids.
- Runts (1982): Fruit-shaped hard-shell candies with a tangy, chalky center, a lot like SweeTarts.
- Everlasting Gobstopper (1976): A hard jawbreaker made of layers that change color and flavor as you suck on it.
- Bottle Caps (1972): Tangy pressed candies shaped like soda bottle caps: grape, cola, orange, root beer and cherry.
See every candy from the 1990s and 2000s or all hard and tangy candy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Life Savers Holes come out?
Life Savers Holes were first made in the early 1990s, by Life Savers.
Who makes Life Savers Holes now?
Nobody. Life Savers Holes were discontinued.
Are Life Savers Holes discontinued?
No. Life Savers Holes were discontinued. You can't buy them new today.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Life Savers Holes is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
