Watkins Discontinues 2 Product Lines - J.R. Personal Care & J.R. Remedies

Watkins Discontinued Products: What You Need to Know

Watkins 1868 Co. is no longer selling certain J.R. Watkins products. This includes popular items like Medicated Ointment (Green Tin), Petro Carbo Salve (Red Tin), Red Liniment, Pain Relieving Spray, Mentholated Room Spray, and Bug Spray. Once these products run out of stock on the Watkins Co. website, they will not be restocked. If you're a fan of these items, now’s the time to grab them while they’re still available at discounted prices. Don’t wait until they’re gone for good! If you have any questions about Watkins products or the changes, feel free to contact us.

Why Are These Products Being Discontinued?

A few years ago, Watkins 1868 Co. sold its non-food product line to a company called Swander Pace. Swander Pace continued selling these products under the J.R. Watkins brand, while Watkins Co. continued to distribute them. This arrangement meant Watkins Co. no longer had control over pricing, inventory, or availability, leading to higher prices and uncertainty about stock levels. Now, we’re facing an issue where some J.R. Watkins products are unavailable, and there's no word on when (or if) they will return.
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If a product isn’t listed on the website, it’s safe to assume it won’t be coming back, especially for J.R. Watkins non-food items.
What Does This Mean for Customers?  For those looking for J.R. Watkins remedies, this means those items will no longer be available through Watkins 1868 Co. Once stock runs out, it’s gone for good. In Canada, for example, the Medicated Ointment (Green Tin) has already sold out and is permanently discontinued.

​While there’s no official update for the U.S. at the time of writing, it’s important to act quickly if you're in need of these products.
Make sure to stock up while supplies last!