M&S is canceling its infamous 'naughty' Valentine's Day dish after five years
M&S has axed its infamous 'naughty' Valentine's dish after five years.
Shoppers expecting to enjoy the 'Love Sausage' on the most romantic day of the year are faced with heartbreak.
The 450g Love Sausage has been on M&S shelves for the past five years, but this time fans have been left stunned.
The Valentine's Day breakfast treat consisted of two heart-shaped pork sausages wrapped in bacon.
The evocative breakfast item first launched in 2019 and has been on sale every year except this one.
Last year, loving couples described the popular breakfast item as “really tasty” and “a winner”.
The Sun contacted Marks and Spencer after noticing the popular item was not causing the usual stir on social media.
A spokesperson for the retailer said: “Love Sausage was originally launched in 2019.
“Every year we renew our Valentine's Day range to offer innovative new products to our customers and this occasionally means replacing older lines.
“This month alone we launched more than 25 brand new Valentine's Day products at the Foodhall and launched our most luxurious Dine In yet for the first time, including Lobster.”
At its launch, the “Love Sausage” received a lot of attention due to its bold name.
The item was last seen in February 2023 when it was reduced in price on Ocado.
The breakfast treat was reduced from its usual retail price of £6 to just £3 on the online supermarket's website.
One customer said at the time: “I absolutely loved this and a bonus that it is gluten free, which you would never guess! It had a lovely smoky flavor with a hint of truffle, would definitely buy again.”
And another claimed it “definitely raised a smile” even though they thought it was a lot for just two people.
We looked around to see if there were other supermarkets offering similar items that could suit couples wanting a romantic breakfast for two.
Unfortunately, nothing beats the Love Sausage, even though there are plenty to choose from when it comes to Valentine's Day dining.
Most supermarkets offer a special dinner meal for Valentine's Day, consisting of three courses and a drink.
The good news is that there is something to suit everyone's taste buds and wallet.
We also have some handy hacks so you don't have to spend a lot of money to show your softer side.
Asda has a three-course dinner offer that will cost you just £12, compared to just £6 each.
Plus it's cheaper than last year's £15, and you can choose from seven starters, ten mains and two desserts.
Members of the co-op can get their hands on a three-course meal for just £10.
Non-members can get the same deal for £12, including a choice of one of six pizza flavors to share and a bottle of Prosecco.
Heron Foods, Iceland and Sainbsury's are among the other supermarkets offering meal deals, but there are many more.
We've got the full list of supermarkets doing Valentine's Day meal deals, with prices starting from under £4 per person.
In the meantime, if you're looking for a last-minute romantic dinner that doesn't cost a lot of money, we might be able to help.
We can reveal a little-known hack that can even get you a Valentine's Day meal for free.
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