Experts issue warning after high school student dies trying 'One Chip Challenge' viral dare
Food-based challenges can be especially harmful for people with certain health conditions, experts say
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Food-based challenges can be especially harmful for people with certain health conditions, experts say
The company behind the “One Chip Challenge” is removing its extremely spicy products from store shelves following a teenager’s death. “The Paqui One Chip Challenge is intended for adults only, with clear and prominent labeling highlighting the chip is not for children,” Paqui wrote in a statement. “We have seen an increase in teens and other individuals not heeding these warnings,” they added. ...
A state medical examiner is still investigating the death of Massachusetts teenager Harris Wolobah.
The teen died hours after consuming a singular tortilla chip seasoned with two of the hottest peppers available.
Paqui, the maker of extremely spicy tortilla chips marketed as the “One Chip Challenge,” is voluntarily pulling the product from shelves after a mother said…