Retired McDonald’s menu items

The Angus Third-Pounder debuted in 2009 and was discontinued in 2013. It came back for a limited time in 2015. Here the CBO (Cheddar Bacon Onion) burger is shown.

(Kevin Pang / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Tribune

Feb. 10, 2017 1:45 PM PT

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McDonald’s may have served billions and billions, but these menu items, ranging from gimmicky to outright failures, will likely never be served again.

The McSalad Shaker, billed as a commuter-friendly option, lasted from 2000 to 2003. Customers poured the dressing on top, closed the container, shook the cup and, ideally, evenly distributed the dressing.

(James F. Quinn / Chicago Tribune)

Michael R. Quinlan, then-chairman and CEO of McDonald’s, left, laughs as Ronald McDonald eats the Arch Deluxe hamburger at the sandwich’s introduction in New York in this May 9, 1996 photo. The sandwich was aimed at adults; it was discontinued in 2000.

(Richard Drew / AP)

Ronald McDonald, trading his clown suit for business attire, high kicks with the Rockettes during the unveiling of the fast-food chain’s new line of adult-oriented food at New York’s Radio City Music Hall Thursday, May 9, 1996. The Arch Deluxe sandwich was aimed at adults, and was discontinued in 2000.

(Richard Drew / AP)