Based on the information I found, there are several reasons why a deleted FBM listing might still appear for buyers to order. Here’s what’s happening and how to resolve it:

Why This Happens:

When you delete a listing, it can take up to 24 hours before the listing is fully removed from Amazon’s system [➚]. This delay is normal and occurs because Amazon’s systems need time to process the deletion across all platforms.

Key Points About Listing Deletion:

    Processing Time: It takes up to 24 hours for deleted listings to be completely removed from product detail pages and search results [➚]
    SKU Availability: The SKU won’t be available for reuse until this 24-hour period passes [➚]
    Detail Page Remains: Deleting your listing doesn’t remove the product detail page from Amazon - it only removes your offer from that page [➚]

What You Should Check:

    Ensure Proper Deletion: Make sure you properly deleted the listing by:
        Setting inventory quantity to zero (0)
        Selecting “Delete Product and Listing” from the dropdown menu [➚]

    Verify Listing Status: Check your Manage Inventory page to confirm the listing shows as deleted or inactive

If the Issue Persists Beyond 24 Hours:

If buyers can still order after 24 hours, the listing may not have been properly deleted. You should:

    Double-check that you followed the correct deletion process
    Ensure the quantity was set to zero before deletion
    Contact Seller Support if the listing remains active after the processing period