The cause of Harris Voloba's death has not yet been determined, but relatives fear that the cause of death was complications from eating Pacqui chips
Parents are being checked warned of the dangers of the One Chip Challenge on TikTok after a boy died after eating a dangerously spicy tortilla.
The challenge is to eat what is said to be the spiciest tortilla chip on the planet, and then abstain from food and drink for as long as possible to ease the pain.
Participants must have been sharing their reactions on social media, with over two billion views on TikTok.
Experts warn against this trend after 14-year-old Harris Woloba of Worcester, Massachusetts, died on September 1 after competing in the competition.
A boy fell ill at school with severe stomach pain, and his mother, Lois, took him home. Hours later, he collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Ms Voloba told NBC10 Boston that the family believes Harris died from complications from the chip test, although the teen's cause of death not installed. not confirmed yet.
One large blue tortilla chip is sold under the Paqui brand and comes in a coffin-shaped box.
The chip maker has been urging people to try the challenge since 2016 and releases a new variant every year.
What's in the chip Paqui one?
His new line went online last month and combines two of the world's hottest peppers.
According to the brand's website, «evil» crunchy peppers «feature a super-charged Carolina Reaper and Scorpion hot pepper «. states.
The UK Food Standards Agency said it was aware of reports of people being sent to the hospital in agony after participating in a viral online game.
Tina Potter, head of incidents at the agency, told the Telegraph: » It is important that food is consumed as intended and that consumers follow all consumer advice regarding food labeling and packaging.
“If any unsafe food appears on the market, we will take swift action to ensure it is removed. and warn consumers.»
The infamous Paqui chips were previously banned in many U.S. school districts, but can be purchased online.
Although Paqui's website states the product is available only in the US and Canada, it can also be ordered from vendors such as eBay and Amazon with shipping to the UK.
The £20 Paqui product comes with a warning that it is «intended for adult consumption» and should be kept out of the reach of children.
However, social media is full of videos of children taking part in
In tears
One TikTok user «angela_b157» posted a video showing a young girl in tears after her family persuaded her to eat blue chips.
Later the video shows the girl being taken to the hospital, where she was reportedly treated for several hours to relieve severe abdominal pain.
Several US states, including California, Texas and Alabama, have reported hospitalizations related to the problem.
5Rights, the British children's charity founded by Baroness Kidron has also sounded the alarm.
Leanda Barrington-Leach, the charity's director of international advocacy, warned that social media is promoting «risk content, contact and behavior among children.»
She said: «This needs to be changed by pushing forward tough legislation that requires the online world to be redesigned with the rights and needs of children in mind.»
The California Reaper pepper is considered the hottest in the world: on the Scoville scale, it has up to 2.2 million thermal units (SHU).
Naga Viper Pepper is slightly lower at 1,382,118 SHU.
The scale measures the concentration of various peppers in relation to capsaicin, the main active substance that gives the pepper its heat.
Side effects
The body's reaction includes swelling, nausea, vomiting, eye pain, diarrhea, stomach pain, heartburn due to acid reflux, and headaches.
Experts say the side effects are the result of the body's perception of irritation from capsaicin like a real burn.
Individual cells in the mouth and digestive system can react to an irritant by releasing chemicals that cause additional irritation.
Paqui, a Texas brand owned by The Hershey Company, formerly stated that he «takes safety very seriously» and «worked hard». to ensure that its products are properly “labeled with allergen and safety information.”
The company added: “We intend for consumers to take on this challenge with a full understanding of what it is and is whether this is so. suitable for them.”
Paki advises anyone who is having difficulty breathing, passing out, or experiencing prolonged nausea to seek medical attention.
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