Pumpkin spice gets spammy

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Is there a product in America that hasn’t been touched by pumpkin spice?

The ubiquitous autumnal flavor was popularized by Starbucks’ best-selling pumpkin spice latte. Featuring cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, the spice blend has inspired everything from overpriced sweatshirts to pumpkin pie Pringles and “PSL burgers.” You can clean your dishes with spiced pumpkin dish soap, and you can wear pumpkin spice running shoes.

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