The company behind the “one chip challenge” announced Thursday that it is pulling the fiery snack off shelves after a Massachusetts teenager who participated in the viral trend died hours later. Ha…
The company behind the “one chip challenge” announced Thursday that it is pulling the fiery snack off shelves after a Massachusetts teenager who participated in the viral trend died hours later.
While a cause of death has yet to be determined by the medical examiner’s office, his family believes complications from the social media trend led to this death., Paqui said it’s working to have the chip removed from stores “out of an abundance of caution” in response to a growing number of incidents.
“We have seen an increase in teens and other individuals not heeding these warnings. As a result, while the product continues to adhere to food safety standards, out of an abundance of caution, we are actively working with our retailers to remove the product from shelves,” the statement continued.Harris went to the nurses office with a stomach ache before going home.
Paqui advises people to seek medical assistance if they experience trouble breathing, fainting or prolonged nausea. It also warns to “wash your hands with soap and do not touch eyes or other sensitive areas” after touching the chip.
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