SWEDISH FISH Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, School Lunch Box Snacks, 240 Count Box review and price compare 2022
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Product overview
Flavor | BERRY |
Brand | Swedish Fish |
Ingredients | INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, WHITE MINERAL OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, CARNAUBA WAX. |
Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
Allergen Information | Celery Free |
product features
- 240 pack of 0.21 packs of SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy
- Classic fruity SWEDISH FISH flavored candy
- Individual versions of the classic fish-shaped fat free candy offer a fun snack
- Enjoy for parties, movie theater candy or everyday snacking
- Sealed bags keep this candy fresh
From the manufacturer
About Swedish Fish
When The Fish traced their heritage, they found that their roots go back to Sweden circa 1950. Being of Scandinavian descent, they are of course the epitome of candy awesomeness as well as being among the coolest Fish in the sea. They never scale back on fun, and are always up for a flipping good time. Oh, and did we mention they love fish puns? Lots of fish puns. For reel.
Swedish Fish Candy
Swedish Fish have been around a long time. Our first shape was fish. You could say it went over swimmingly. There are more colors now and some delicious and fun flavors.
Swedish Fish are a fat free candy, meaning this is one sweet treat that you can feel good about enjoying.
Go Fish For Your Favorite Flavor
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SWEDISH FISH Original Candy SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy delivers the classic flavor and easily recognizable shape in delicious soft, chewy candy pieces. This soft candy comes in the signature fruity SWEDISH FISH flavor and fun red fish shapes. | SWEDISH FISH Tails Candy SWEDISH FISH Tails 2 Flavors in 1 Soft & Chewy Candy doubles up on the deliciousness with two flavors in each soft and chewy candy piece. Enjoy three different flavor combinations, including blue raspberry strawberry, watermelon pineapple and raspberry mango. | SWEDISH FISH Crush Candy If you love SWEDISH FISH candy and Crush Soda, get ready to whet your appetite. SWEDISH FISH Crush candy has different Crush Soda–inspired flavors for a fruity twist on the original confection. | SWEDISH FISH Assorted Candy SWEDISH FISH Assorted Soft & Chewy Candy comes in bite-sized soft, chewy pieces for a fun snack you can pop in your mouth. |
product description
SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy offers a fun bite-sized sweet snack to share. The classic SWEDISH FISH flavor floods your taste buds with a delicious fruity taste, and they come in a smaller version of the signature red fish shape to easily pop in your mouth and add a bit of fun to snack time. This gummy candy is fat free and the ideal sweet treat to enjoy for parties, movies, holidays, after school and everyday snacking. Sealed bags keep this fruit candy fresh until you're ready to enjoy it.
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.2 x 6.2 x 9.4 inches; 0.16 Ounces
- Item model number : 00070462041040
- UPC : 640206515078 641438423063 641438065461 070462041040 786173969091 809301894192 885112453988 070462431469 804993373925 801593110929 809099257513 823019524790 800011154019 800188027116
- Manufacturer : Swedish Fish
- ASIN : B004KAT9HQ
important information
Important information
Safety Information This product is labelled to United States standards and may differ from similar products sold elsewhere in its ingredients, labeling and allergen warnings
Ingredients INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, WHITE MINERAL OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40, CARNAUBA WAX.
Legal Disclaimer No Returns on Open Candy!
Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
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Questions about SWEDISH FISH Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, School Lunch Box Snacks, 240 Count Box
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why did your price jump from $11.93 to $20.21 in just 2.5 weeks.u just lost a good customer.
Answer: That is the nature of things on Amazon. Watch, you'll see them go up and down in price.
Answer: They are back down to $10.90 right now.
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Why have your $ for swedish fish went from $12.44 to $23.64, i paid 23.64 for 2 boxes from you,i was thinking of returning but your $ is too much,why?
Answer: They are priced at $13.69 plus shipping. That is the price for this item. Thank you.
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Where is this product available at the usual price?
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is this product kosher?
Answer: I couldn't find a hecksher on the outside packaging. So the ones I received were not kosher. There may be some from another manufacturer that are but my package was not.
Answer: I don't see any kosher symbol or indication on the box.
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will these fish fit in an Easter egg?
Answer: Yes, they will fit into a large size egg. A small egg possibly.
Answer: In a normal sized egg, yes, but you may have to bend them slightly.
Q:
Is $13.69 the price for 1 box of individually wrapped Swedish fish? How many come in one box?
Answer: 240
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Is this candy still arriving stale ?
Answer: Mine did, it tasted AWFUL!
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Has it 240 pieces and each one's individually packaged?
Answer: Yes, all pieces are individually wrapped in plastic
Answer: Yes. Each fish is individually wrapped.
Answer: Didn't count them, yes they were individually wrapped.
Answer: Yes. And the box makes a cool dispenser. Its awesome.
Answer: Yes and Yes
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Why has this items price increased by 3 dollars since the last time i pirchased it
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What is the difference in regular sweedish fish and the "Easter" ones?
Answer: Thanks for taking the time to reach out to us. We'd like to let you know the only difference is a change in packaging. Its the same great Swedish Fish!
Answer: I really have no idea. In fact, never heard of Easter ones. Soorie.
Answer: There is no difference
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What is the exp date?
Answer: Don't remember the date mine were not expired, but they were still testing.
Answer: June 18, 2018. But it doesn't matter, as other reviewers reported, the candy is miserable: nasty and inedible for all intents and purposes. Well, I suppose you could suck on them like hard candy. And I tried a sampling from throughout the box; all in the same condition. The individual wrappers did not seem compromised so I can't understand why they are so hard. I couldn't think of anyone I dislike so much that I would foist these on them so the whole box was tossed. Amazon gave me a full refund.
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Why did the price increase by $4 in 2 weeks? Really disappointing..Price went up by 50%?
Answer: The price is up to the discretion of the Seller.
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how many packets in a box
Answer: There are 240 packets according to headline. Not sure how many in each packet.
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it states christmas, are these in christmas packaging or normal packaging?
Answer: No they are not in Christmas packaging
Answer: Mine were in normal packaging
Answer: They are individually wrapped in “REGULAR” clear Swedish Fish packaging.
Answer: Normal clear wrapper
Answer: I believe the description just says Christmas. I do not think the individual wrappers are Christmas themed
Answer: I bought the ones that were regular swedish fish wrapping. I bought mine around Halloween.
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how many pieces of candy are in each little package?
Answer: One they are individually wrapped
Answer: I have never counted, but probably over 100.
Answer: One
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These Swedish Fish boxed and Individually wrapped, how long is the shelf life?? would the box last 2 years or less I need a better explanation please
Answer: They get eaten before 2 years! I purchased a box for work & each fish is individually wrapped & each fish up to & including the last was fresh & chewy!
Answer: Each fish is individually wrapped. I've eaten them a few months after purchasing and they were still soft.
Answer: Yes they are wrapped individually n to be honest I don't know the shelf life because I don't know when they were manufacture n then by the hehe time you buy them then how long has that been. Hope I helped
Answer: My hubby who is my only eater of these feels that 2 years is too long, they will harden.
Answer: should be fine i used them for 2 straight years for my festival and they were fine
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How Much Does It Weigh?
Answer: Net weight is 50 oz.
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these will be for a june graduation , will they be fresh ? what is the date on these ?
Answer: I waited to answer this question because I had another box on order. It arrived today. The expiration date is Jan. 21, 2018. I have also had boxes of these that seemed harder than Swedish Fish usually are, although they were not too close to their expiration date. Nobody else in my office seemed to mind though ... they disappeared fast! This new box, however, is nice and soft so I guess they can be inconsistent.
Answer: The expiration date is acceptable, however, they are not chewy like regular Swedish fish. They are smaller and hard. I gave mine away and the receiver enjoyed them. I would not recommend them.
Answer: I ordered mine in January and they had an expiration of Sept. 17. They are a little flat, but about the same as store bought.
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Who has next day delivery option?
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What happened to the price? It is three times what it was a few months ago.
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Yes, why did you raise price by whopping $5.00 since I ordered on December 26,2019? I'm very disappointed.
Answer: I was a buyer, They were not from me. They were Hard, White powdery coating and stuck to my teeth !
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Are these packaged in a way so they will not melt during shipping?
Answer: They are individually wrapped in a cellophane wrapper, and they are contained in a cardboard box as pictured. They are shipped in an Amazon box that contains some sort of bubble wrap. We have ordered Swedish fish several times and have never received any that had melted.
Answer: We put the product inside a foiled pouch to help protect the item during transit, then inside a priority mail box and the package is clearly marked perishable so the delivery person will not leave the package outside.
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Is there 240 in one box for 9.98, but dont get why 2 boxes jumps to 90.00???
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If I order this today when could I expect to receive it?
Answer: Delivery time varies. Depends on time ordered,holidays,weekends & if you have Amazon Prime. The delivery date will be given to you before you complete your order. And,they also give you an open window to cancel order if needed to for any reason.
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are they kosher?
Answer: I believe so
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What is the expiration date on these?
Answer: hi should be good for 6 month or better thanks
Answer: Oct 2016
Q:
When do the swedish fish expire
Answer: 03 NOV 19
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Why is this product no longer available at the usual price?
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Ok, how is one box $13, but 2 boxes is $90?
Answer: Lol. Idk. I've only bought these once. But,Rt,if 2 boxes are $90,I would question that too. And,I wouldn't buy the 2 boxes.
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Is this a nut free product?
Answer: Yes. Chewy like jellybeans
Q:
I got the message that my swedish fish were delivered december 11,2019 but it was never delivered. i received no picture at my door. please look into.
Answer: My came on time and fresh.
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Does this box contain a variety of flavors, or are they ALL red ones?
Answer: . Thank you for your query. From the box looks like all red. We don't open the boxes.
Answer: The box is all red fish individually wrapped... great for "Caught Being Safe" treats.
Answer: They are all one flavor
Answer: Hello
Answer: Yes they are all the red ones.
Answer: All red. All delicious!
Answer: All red!
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Is this item returnable?
Answer: I didn’t try to return mine, so I’m not sure although I’ve never heard of food items being returnable.
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What Is It Made Out Of?
Answer: The ingredients should be listed in description. But,they taste just like the candy fish we bought back in days for penny. They are so yummy. And,you get so many.
Answer: hello! If you click for more images on the product page you will find the nutrition and ingredients panel. We recommend always reading the labels as they contain the most up to date information. We hope this helps!
Answer: its a gummie candy
Answer: LOVE
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Does This Contain Gluten?
Answer: No Idea
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hi are these the original size fish or are they the longer size i use to get the ones that are about3/4 inches long??
Answer: They are the longer size and they are individually wrapped.
Answer: These are the one's that are about 3/4 inch long - people in my office love them!
Answer: Original size
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How many fish per package?
Answer: One fish per package they are individually wrapped. I think there's 240 in the Box
Answer: It states right in the add - 240 fish. Hope this helps.
Answer: 240 individually wrapped regular size fish.
Answer: It says 240 right on the ad so I’m guessing 240!
Answer: 240
Answer: Individually wrapped.
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Just to confirm, each box contains 240 singly wrapped swedish fish. Is that right?
Answer: Hi! Thanks for reaching out to us! We'd like to let you know that this box does contain 240 single wrapped Swedish Fish. We hope this helps!
Answer: I didn't count them, but it is a HUGE box. A side note - Some of them tasted awful, as if they were too close to something with a very unappealing odor, and they absorbed that odor. Hope this helps.
Answer: Yes that is correct they are individually wrapped
Answer: Correct, although I didn’t count the exact number!
Answer: Yes thank you
Answer: Correct
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Approximately how many fish are in each small individually wrapped bag?
Answer: They're not individually wrapped bags, it's individually wrapped single fish.
Answer: The fish are each individually wrapped and there are 240 fish in the box. Very fresh, I might add.
Answer: Hi 240 pieces thanks
Answer: One.
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i pushed subscribe n save by accident....how to UN-check it?
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When candy arrives if they are hard and not soft and chewy can I get a refund?
Answer: I would notify Amazon and they are quick to remedy the situation. They usually refund the money and tell you to either throw the candy out or do with it as you please. Amazon is really good about this with Food/Candy issues.
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Are Swedish fish peanut and tree nut free
Answer: apparently so. The box does not include those ingredients.
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why is 1 pack $10 and 2 packs $43?
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Are these normal sized Swedish fish?
Answer: No. They are small and hard. Not very good. I gave them away.
Answer: No they are much much bigger.
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I need for a party in 9 weeks. I understand are individually wrapped. I would like to purchase now but should I wait until closer to party date?
Answer: Most candy has at least a 6 month expiration date. It really is up to you when you decide to purchase. I don't think it would be a problem to order now. Thank you for your inquiry.
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is there one fish per wrapper?
Answer: Yes, one fish per wrapper. Please see customer-uploaded photos in the review section.
Answer: Yes, very stale fish
Answer: Yes and a bit bigger than the ones I bought on the road trip
Answer: Yes they are each wrapped individually.
Answer: Yes, they are all just individually wrapped.
Answer: Yes.
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are these the mini fish or the full sized candy?
Answer: They are the full size (2" - 3"), Individually wrapped and the folks (young & old) along our July 4th Parade route love them. We doubled our order fro 2013 and still ran out half-way through the parade. We'll have to redouble again this year.
Answer: Full size candy and individually wrapped. Both young and old likes them.
Answer: Full Size.
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When I tried to order I received a message that it could not be delivered to my address. Did anyone have trouble ordering?
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How many individual packages come in this box and how many fish are in,each package?
Answer: There are approximately 240 total individual wrapped fish. So 1 fish per package. Beware though, most of the packages were opened, so I couldn't use them.
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I am confused about the description, 1 package for 13.24 contains how many individuals fish candy in it?
Answer: According to the package labeling, 240 individually wrapped pieces.
Answer: There are 240 Swedish Fish in the box.
Answer: 240. They are good sized and very fresh! Worth it.
Answer: I'm not a hundred percent sure but I would guess about 200 +
Product reviews of SWEDISH FISH Individually Wrapped Soft & Chewy Candy, School Lunch Box Snacks, 240 Count Box
Batavia Patty : Awful!!!
I ate one of the Swedish Fish a little while ago. It tasted as I remember. So I thought I would eat another one. It tasted AWFUL!!! So I thought maybe it was a fluke. The third one I ate tasted just as AWFUL as the second one. I would like my money refunded!!!
Tammie : perfection taken to a whole new level!!!
These are the best!! Not only are red swedish fish the pinnacle of perfection, these take that perfection to a whole new level. By being individually wrapped, these keep each fish fresh and at their peak of flavor and perfection until you are ready for them.
240 may seem like ALOT of fish at first...until you taste them and cant stop eating them...then you wonder if 240 is enough ;-)
KJ Nolan : Fresh. Great packaging. Fast shipping and are still as addictive as have always been! :)
They taste fresh. Are well packaged and had no problems with shipping. This is my 3rd time ordering them and they've been just as good as the first time. If you love Swedish fish you might want to put the box in a high place and only take out a few at a time. Highly addictive lol
Tina Bowlsby : Stay fresh
These are my favorite. With them being individually packaged it's easy to grab a handful throw them in my purse and have them wherever I go and they stay fresh.
Smithette16 : Literally individually wrapped
I had no idea these were the big fish wrapped up individually. I thought they were the mini ones in a small bag. Either way, delicious. See pic- quarter shown for scale.
Brian P. Witkowski : Hard, not fresh
I requested a return for the first box I purchased but Amazon offered to replace the original which I accepted. The second box of Swedish Fish came as hard as the first. The y are not soft and chewy but they are hard and chewy. I have ordered these before and had no problem. I guess the supplier has a surplus of older ones on hand.
samiamagain : Order Update - Superb Customer Service
I have ordered these in the past and they were perfect. This second order has several fish not packaged. The individual wrappers seem to have not sealed.
UPDATE: how nice to have this company make good and send a new box right away. No hassle whatsoever! So glad to do business with companies like this!
DZKimmi : Yum! Never ending Box of Swedish fish
We call this our Neverending box of Swedish Fish. Bought these for Halloween. We didnt get many kids visiting so we have been eating them. Its now Dec 1 and we still have a quarter of the box left. Seems like we will never finish them. They are all individually wrapped, so you can grab a few and throw them in your purse or pocket and have a quick little snack anytime you want. Who doesn't love Swedish fish?
Teyah : Swedish Fish Mini
So many for such a great price. They were perfect for the party. There was enough for the goody bags and for they guests and then some!
Desi R. : WHAT U BUY IS SAFE & FRESH
THE CANDY WAS SO STALE & HARD, I LUV SWEEDISH FISH , I COULD EAT THEM IF THEY WERE JUST A LITTLE HARD ,BUT THEY WERE SO STALE.
REALLY BAD.
Diane : Noone Can Resist the Fish!
I have these in my office for parents and students, and take them to meetings and hand them out as a little "pick me up" to teachers so I have ordered about a box a month for the past three months (this reminds me that I need to order more!).
I had been ordering from another company, but the freshness was inconsistent so I figured I'd try Amazon (which is usually my go-to so I don't know why I didn't order them here in the first place). So far the boxes I have received have been really fresh, and in good condition. The individual wrappers are great, although, let's get serious, no one ever just eats one!
The students like them so much I've had kids sneak into my office and steal fish from the box on my desk and leave my wallet alone in my purse. That's a whole other story.
I'd recommend these to anyone; there really isn't a time or place where these wouldn't be appropriate. They make the day a little better for everyone.
Kindle Customer : Really Fresh!
These are so fresh and soft as well as so chewy great to enjoy!
TR : Extremely hard
The candy was extremely hard . I will never purchase this again.
Arman : Expired Stale Candy
Will never buy again last two boxes received were past "Best buy date" and super stale. Not only were they stale it must have been stored by some type of chemical or something because it had a Horrible taste to it. I had them send me another and guess what no chemical taste but stale as rocks. DO NOT BUY... unless you like stale Swedish fish
Stacy G. : Great price
As mentioned in the sour patch kids in same shape box review, this is a great deal. I put a small handful in all of our family's kiddos stockings at Christmas and there were so many left that I made little stockings for all the adults too. My only complaint, and reason for 4 stars not 5, is that many of them weren't sealed. It looked like where the machine sliced them apart got too close. There were quite a few that were out of the packages and a lot that were just barely in there (luckily still in there and edible though)
Kindle Customer : There swedish fish what's not to love!
Since they are individually wrapped they are great for work and sharing! I usually keep a box on my desk at work to share. Great that it can be opened at the bottom like a dispenser and individually wrapped so I don't have to worry about them.
Diane : Noone Can Resist the Fish!
I have these in my office for parents and students, and take them to meetings and hand them out as a little "pick me up" to teachers so I have ordered about a box a month for the past three months (this reminds me that I need to order more!).
I had been ordering from another company, but the freshness was inconsistent so I figured I'd try Amazon (which is usually my go-to so I don't know why I didn't order them here in the first place). So far the boxes I have received have been really fresh, and in good condition. The individual wrappers are great, although, let's get serious, no one ever just eats one!
The students like them so much I've had kids sneak into my office and steal fish from the box on my desk and leave my wallet alone in my purse. That's a whole other story.
I'd recommend these to anyone; there really isn't a time or place where these wouldn't be appropriate. They make the day a little better for everyone.
Juniper 17 : Stale and hard!
These were very hard/chewy and a bit stale. Very disappointing. I ordered for employee gifts but did not give to them as they were not good. :(
chris : Delicious fun.
One of my best childhood memories. Love these tasty little fish.
Diane : Noone Can Resist the Fish!
I have these in my office for parents and students, and take them to meetings and hand them out as a little "pick me up" to teachers so I have ordered about a box a month for the past three months (this reminds me that I need to order more!).
I had been ordering from another company, but the freshness was inconsistent so I figured I'd try Amazon (which is usually my go-to so I don't know why I didn't order them here in the first place). So far the boxes I have received have been really fresh, and in good condition. The individual wrappers are great, although, let's get serious, no one ever just eats one!
The students like them so much I've had kids sneak into my office and steal fish from the box on my desk and leave my wallet alone in my purse. That's a whole other story.
I'd recommend these to anyone; there really isn't a time or place where these wouldn't be appropriate. They make the day a little better for everyone.
amy colorado : Quality issue
Love Swedish fish, but these were ordered as stocking suffers for quite a few people... Each individually packaged treat was hard as if old, and about 9 of of every 10 packages have broken fish inside of them, split once if not twice. This reveals what I can only assume is old product. An embarrassing discovery after people started opening them to eat.
But shipped quickly, and packaged well.
Holly : Arrived stale, hard texture
These lack the soft chewy texture of Swedish fish. They have a distinctly stale taste and a hard texture that sticks to your teeth. Quality control issue since expiration date is far off. Very disappointing.
Redbopeep : If you have a Swedish car you need Swedish Fish!
We keep a big box of Swedish Fish in the garage/workshop so when we're doing a car project we can have a Swedish Fish. The flavor is one that grows on you.
Justin : Hide them from your friends!
Ill start off by saying that these are individually wrapped if you didn't read the title clearly (because I didn't). But I actually found to enjoy that fact. The wrappers were super easy to open and it made it last even longer. These are great for handing out on halloween (mixed with other treats) or just having them as a nice candy to eat at a reception desk.
Each fish seemed to me to be bigger then the size of the normal bagged versions you can get in stores. They were all delicious and I found myself craving more all the time!
Brian P. Witkowski : Hard, not fresh
I requested a return for the first box I purchased but Amazon offered to replace the original which I accepted. The second box of Swedish Fish came as hard as the first. The y are not soft and chewy but they are hard and chewy. I have ordered these before and had no problem. I guess the supplier has a surplus of older ones on hand.
Keith : Candy sushi
These are individually wrapped so you can leave them around in a bowl especially during cold and flu season and people are not scared to eat them people I give up a box to the sales people when they meet their goals and they seem to love the idea. These are good and you will enjoy them and maybe the plastic will slow you down a bit sort of like a speedbump :-)
Tina : Good
This product is good and fresh. This is my third box I purchased. I just notice they went up six dollars. I guess I have to find another place to purchase from.
Tina Bowlsby : Stay fresh
These are my favorite. With them being individually packaged it's easy to grab a handful throw them in my purse and have them wherever I go and they stay fresh.
Juniper 17 : Stale and hard!
These were very hard/chewy and a bit stale. Very disappointing. I ordered for employee gifts but did not give to them as they were not good. :(
Kindle Customer : Really Fresh!
These are so fresh and soft as well as so chewy great to enjoy!
Steve-Annie : Somewhat Disappointing
I was disappointed in the texture of these, and other people in my office agreed. I thought they'd be a nice change but, although they hadn't passed their freshness date, they are definitely drier and chewier than they should be. When this candy is fresh it's quite soft, but these are tough. Flavor is still good, but they are not disappearing at the rate that candy on my desk usually does. Don't plan to buy again for this reason.
♡ Pain Warrior ♡ : BEWARE!! COMPLETELY STALE, TOUGH, HARD
I have been obsessed with Swedish Fish recently, despite my otherwise decently healthy diet. I love Swedish Fish.
So when this big box of Swedish Fish arrived, I was really excited. I liked the idea of individually wrapped candy, to slow myself down from eating waay too many. Also, I figured it would be smart to have the alternative option of giving a bunch away on Halloween.
This box is bigger than my head. So of course, I had to take selfies of myself next to it. It is pretty absurd, but in an awesome way.
These are the larger red Swedish Fish.
The major problem with this particular product order is that every single candy in the box is hardened, stale, and obviously old.
I can still eat it, but it's very far from being fresh, soft and juicy, like other packages of this candy.
I have to bite down hard on a stiffened piece, and pull the rest away with my fingers. The thing is, it's not the easiest thing to do. It takes some effort to pull apart the piece. It feels like I'm eating a piece of tough beef jerky. Except it tastes much sweeter.
When I bend the Fish into a curved shape, the outside crackles apart like cracks in concrete.
Most Swedish Fish bend freely and easily, because they are soft and malleable.
That is what makes them fun to eat. They are supposed to be very soft, juicy and chewy.
But what I received is NOT soft at all. I try not to think about what year this box must have been packed. I'm guessing this candy is over 2 or 3 years old.
These Swedish Fish are COMPLETELY ENCLOSED in an UNOPENED box, and INDIVIDUALLY packaged inside SEALED plastic!!
I know for a FACT that they do NOT go THAT stale within just a year.
In the past, I've had unwrapped Swedish Fish in an opened, but rubber-banded bag for a whole year, due to overly sweet foods becoming unappealing to me. I forgot about the bag, but when I pulled it out, I was about to toss it in the trash, but I decided to try one first. It was certainly edible, chewy, and still pretty soft. I was happy to eat the rest in the bag.
I go through stages of disliking sweets, like desserts and chocolate. I know they aren't healthy at all. Quite the opposite.
But recently, I've been gobbling up WAY too many Swedish Fish for some reason.
So I've purchased and eaten many different bags of them from supermarkets and pharmacy/convenient stores like Rite-Aid and CVS. NONE of them are ever stale, hardened, crackling apart, or anything else abnormal.
☆☆☆☆☆So Swedish Fish people, if your company is listening, I am very disappointed!!
I even feel bad about the idea of giving these out to the kids for Halloween! I have a conscience!!
PLEASE GIVE ME AN UNSTALE BOX OF SWEDISH FISH! That is what I paid for, and I think I deserve exactly that. But I'm now stuck with a huge box of stale, hard, and tough meat. Oh wait, I meant Swedish Fish....
Not crackers or concrete or meat.
I WANT to give a good review! I usually love these candies!
TO ANYONE THINKING OF BUYING THIS BOX OF SWEDISH FISH, JUST KNOW THAT YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. You have a very good chance of getting a massive amount of super stale candy.
Also, the flap on the box rips easily, so you must open it with great care. I ripped part of one side, even while opening it slowly and carefully. Not the best design. A kid would undoubtedly rip that flap apart.
Oh well. I guess I'm stuck with these for now.
I AM a little pissed off though. This was going to be the one candy alternative to the little toys I'm handing out for Halloween trick-or-treaters.
(I'm giving 2 stars because I can't give 1.5 stars, and I feel a little bad about giving only 1.
It LOOKS nice. I like the large box presentation in general. And the candy isn't TOTALLY inedible. I mean, any starving person or sugar-crazy kid would still eat this tough material, I'm sure.... They still TASTE like candy. I usually love Swedish Fish. I still do, but I regret purchasing this particular old product. Don't they check to make sure it was packaged sometime this year??! If they say it was, I just cannot believe that. There is no way this box was packaged in 2016.
I prefer fresh, chewable, juicy, tasty, soft Fish, like I know the company for.
I'm basically giving 2 stars because I do love Swedish Fish. Just not this deceiving old box of STALE Swedish Fish.)
LJA : Dry, hard to chew
The Swedish Fish came individually wrapped in the box shown in the photo on Amazon. I’m very surprised they were on the dry side. I had just purchased another group of candy that was mixed & had Swedish Fish. They were soft, chewy, fresh. The flavor is ok, but I didn’t enjoy them like the fresher mix. I would recommend this candy but only if you don’t mind old dry candy.
Juniper 17 : Stale and hard!
These were very hard/chewy and a bit stale. Very disappointing. I ordered for employee gifts but did not give to them as they were not good. :(
Carissa : Stale
These are like hard candy instead of “soft and chewy”. I can’t find an expiration but they have to be well past. I bought these for my daughter’s valentine party and birthday party but I can’t give these out. If they weren’t so cheap, I’d be returning!
Jeni Rein : Not our Swedish fishies, it's HardTar fish
Swedish fish are a favorite. The ones that can actually be enjoyed without major dental work to simply eat one and a strong arm to try to pull these fish in half... Broken tooth, pulled muscle. Find your Wallet your gonna hurt something... The candies I was sent are not soft and chewy. The box I received are hard and cold tar type of consistity. Your first chew is now a struggle to get this red tear from your teeth. You'll be there awhile. Chewing seemed to make it worse. I just waited 10 minutes for the sugar to warm up and slowly melt away. This isn't the way we want to enjoy our fish. Total disappointment.
jen : Fresh!!!
These came so fresh! I bought these to use for my daughters mermaid theme bday party and people were eating them by the handfuls and kept commenting how "fresh" they tasted. Im a big fan of Swedish fish and have always just gotten them from the corner store and you truly can taste the difference with these lol. The box is huge and it looks just like the store display ones so it would look so nice if yourr throwing a festival or candy land theme party as well
Y : Great for gift giving and Halloween, too!
Amazon is the ONLY place I could find individually wrapped Swedish Fish gummy candies! Thank you, Amazon.
One of my doctors LOVES Swedish Fish, so for Christmas I purchased this box of individually wrapped Swedish Fish Gummy candy, an old-fashioned glass fishbowl, and some chalkboard paint.
I painted lil "thought" bubbles from the top of the bowl leading to a large 'bubble' which read: Dr. ___'s Fish...Do NOT Touch! lol.
Needless to say, he and his office staff, loved it! I was proud because it was a personal, unique, creative and affordable gift idea. :)
chris : Delicious fun.
One of my best childhood memories. Love these tasty little fish.
m.p. : As others said, too hard to be edible...
Fish should be soft and pliable and these are not...not even remotely. I tried one and I had to actually pull it off my teeth with my fingers (I have teeth not dentures...). I tried a second one and same thing: fish stuck to upper and lower teeth and I actually could not pull my jaws apart to chew. I wish I were exaggerating but I'm not. Very disappointing. I requested a refund.
Brian P. Witkowski : Hard, not fresh
I requested a return for the first box I purchased but Amazon offered to replace the original which I accepted. The second box of Swedish Fish came as hard as the first. The y are not soft and chewy but they are hard and chewy. I have ordered these before and had no problem. I guess the supplier has a surplus of older ones on hand.
London : So awesome
I bought these for my sister who is basically a cat. They are individually wrapped, so that's a big plus. That way you can grab a bunch and stick them in your pocket without worrying about lint and whatnot. Plus the wrappers keep you from eating too many at a time. Also, my dog actually tore through the box. So I'm glad they were individually wrapped because they got everywhere. So yeah I'm very satisfied.
LJA : Dry, hard to chew
The Swedish Fish came individually wrapped in the box shown in the photo on Amazon. I’m very surprised they were on the dry side. I had just purchased another group of candy that was mixed & had Swedish Fish. They were soft, chewy, fresh. The flavor is ok, but I didn’t enjoy them like the fresher mix. I would recommend this candy but only if you don’t mind old dry candy.
amy colorado : Quality issue
Love Swedish fish, but these were ordered as stocking suffers for quite a few people... Each individually packaged treat was hard as if old, and about 9 of of every 10 packages have broken fish inside of them, split once if not twice. This reveals what I can only assume is old product. An embarrassing discovery after people started opening them to eat.
But shipped quickly, and packaged well.
Jason M. Sanders : You would think...
You would think that being individually wrapped, the Swedish fish would stay soft and fresh. Half of the Swedish fish I've tried thus far have been very hard and stale. Don't buy.
Diane : Noone Can Resist the Fish!
I have these in my office for parents and students, and take them to meetings and hand them out as a little "pick me up" to teachers so I have ordered about a box a month for the past three months (this reminds me that I need to order more!).
I had been ordering from another company, but the freshness was inconsistent so I figured I'd try Amazon (which is usually my go-to so I don't know why I didn't order them here in the first place). So far the boxes I have received have been really fresh, and in good condition. The individual wrappers are great, although, let's get serious, no one ever just eats one!
The students like them so much I've had kids sneak into my office and steal fish from the box on my desk and leave my wallet alone in my purse. That's a whole other story.
I'd recommend these to anyone; there really isn't a time or place where these wouldn't be appropriate. They make the day a little better for everyone.
Steve-Annie : Somewhat Disappointing
I was disappointed in the texture of these, and other people in my office agreed. I thought they'd be a nice change but, although they hadn't passed their freshness date, they are definitely drier and chewier than they should be. When this candy is fresh it's quite soft, but these are tough. Flavor is still good, but they are not disappearing at the rate that candy on my desk usually does. Don't plan to buy again for this reason.
Thestanleysonline : These are individually wrapped!!!
Yes, I know it says that deep in the description, but we were surprised. Who on Earth wants only one Swedish Fish, and who wants to unwrap it? Beware.
Pgk : Skinny fish
These “fish” are different from those I’ve had in that they are significantly thinner. It takes 3 or 4 of these fish stacked on one another to match those fish I’ve had in the past.
amy colorado : Quality issue
Love Swedish fish, but these were ordered as stocking suffers for quite a few people... Each individually packaged treat was hard as if old, and about 9 of of every 10 packages have broken fish inside of them, split once if not twice. This reveals what I can only assume is old product. An embarrassing discovery after people started opening them to eat.
But shipped quickly, and packaged well.
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