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<p>A US teenager suffered cardiac arrest and died after participating in a social media challenge that involved eating an extremely hot tortilla chip, according to an autopsy report released on Thursday (May 16).</p>

<p>Harris Wolobah, a 14-year-old from Massachusetts, passed away in September 2023 after attempting the "One Chip Challenge." This challenge involves eating a single chip made by Paqui, coated with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers.</p>

<p>The challenge has seen various versions over the years, with the types of peppers used changing each time.</p>

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<p>According to the autopsy report reviewed by AFP, the local chief medical examiner concluded that Harris died of cardiac arrest after consuming a food containing a significant amount of capsaicin, a chili pepper extract.</p>

<p>The autopsy also revealed that the teenager had an enlarged heart, which may have contributed to his death.</p>

<p>In response to his death, Paqui pulled the product—sold in a coffin-shaped box with a red skull and labelled 'extreme heat'—from store shelves.</p>

<p>Media reports indicate that in California, three young people were hospitalised after participating in the challenge, and seven others fell ill in Minnesota for the same reason.</p>

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<h2><strong>The menace of 'One Chip Challenge'</strong></h2>

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<p>The "One Chip Challenge" is a viral social media dare that involves eating a single, extremely spicy tortilla chip and then enduring the intense heat without consuming any other food or drink for as long as possible. The chip, manufactured by the brand Paqui, is coated with some of the world's hottest peppers, such as the Carolina Reaper and the Naga Viper.</p>

<p>Participants often film themselves attempting the challenge and share their reactions online, contributing to its popularity. The challenge has gained traction due to the extreme heat of the chip, which can cause significant discomfort, pain, and in some cases, more severe health issues.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-teen-left-unable-to-walk-with-limited-speech-after-school-fight-706910">Also read | US teen still unable to walk, has impaired speech, cognition after fight near school</a></p>

<p>The chip, priced at about $10 each, is packaged in foil inside a coffin-shaped box with a warning that it is meant for the "vengeful pleasure of intense heat and pain." The warning also states that the chip is to be consumed by adults and should be kept away from children.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
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A US teenager suffered cardiac arrest and died after participating in a social media challenge that involved eating an extremely hot tortilla chip, according to an autopsy report released on Thursday (May 16).

A US teenager suffered cardiac arrest and died after participating in a social media challenge that involved eating an extremely hot tortilla chip, according to an autopsy report released on Thursday (May 16). Harris Wolobah, a 14-year-old from Massachusetts, passed away in September 2023 after attempting the "One Chip Challenge." This challenge involves eating a single chip made by Paqui, coated with Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers. The challenge has seen various versions over the years, with the types of peppers used changing each time. According to the autopsy report reviewed by AFP, the local chief medical examiner concluded that Harris died of cardiac arrest after consuming a food containing a significant amount of capsaicin, a chili pepper extract. The autopsy also revealed that the teenager had an enlarged heart, which may have contributed to his death. In response to his death, Paqui pulled the product—sold in a coffin-shaped box with a red skull and labelled 'extreme heat'—from store shelves. Media reports indicate that in California, three young people were hospitalised after participating in the challenge, and seven others fell ill in Minnesota for the same reason. Also read | Teen missing for 26 years found in neighbour's cellar, just 100 metres from home The menace of 'One Chip Challenge' The "One Chip Challenge" is a viral social media dare that involves eating a single, extremely spicy tortilla chip and then enduring the intense heat without consuming any other food or drink for as long as possible. The chip, manufactured by the brand Paqui, is coated with some of the world's hottest peppers, such as the Carolina Reaper and the Naga Viper. Participants often film themselves attempting the challenge and share their reactions online, contributing to its popularity. The challenge has gained traction due to the extreme heat of the chip, which can cause significant discomfort, pain, and in some cases, more severe health issues. Also read | US teen still unable to walk, has impaired speech, cognition after fight near school The chip, priced at about $10 each, is packaged in foil inside a coffin-shaped box with a warning that it is meant for the "vengeful pleasure of intense heat and pain." The warning also states that the chip is to be consumed by adults and should be kept away from children. (With inputs from agencies)

US teen dies of cardiac arrest after 'spicy chip challenge', confirms autopsy report

<p>TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well.</p>

<p>Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital. The challenge is called "One Chip Challenge" and in it, participants endure a specific, "incredibly spicy" chip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the challenge sent many people, including children, to the hospital in severe pain, health officials and medical experts have warned that the trend may be dangerous.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Fineprint | Why is the one chip challenge being banned?</strong></p>

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<p>States and school districts all around the nation United States have&nbsp;cautioned about the harmful "One Chip Challenge".&nbsp;School districts including Georgia and Colorado have issued warnings to parents about the alarming trend after numerous pupils missed class as a result of the viral challenge.</p>

<p>Hospitalisations resulting from the chip challenge have already been reported in California, Alabama, and Texas. One Texas student even experienced a seizure and lost consciousness in class, reported KBTX.</p>

<p>Here's a video showing the extreme discomfort people go through after consuming the chip:</p>

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<p>As per the Shade Room, the chip packs quite a punch and it has caused many challenge takers to land up in the hospital. The chip in question is the Carolina Reaper Chip by Paqui, a flavoured tortilla chip company, which has also put out the challenge.</p>

<p>"This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE," reads the Paqui website.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-challenge-sparks-massive-number-of-car-thefts-in-the-united-states-514831">TikTok challenge sparks huge spurt in number of car thefts in the United States</a></strong></p>

<p>The notorious chip is "hot as hell".&nbsp;Carolina Reaper, which flavours the chip is long considered to be the hottest pepper in the world at 1,641,183 Scoville units.</p>

<p>Each chip must be consumed in its entirety, and participants are instructed to wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything that might mellow the intense flavour.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well. Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital.

TikTok challenges are all the fad these days, and while they can be fun, and get you, followers, in many cases they have proven to be dangerous as well. Recently, experts have warned against a newly viral TikTok challenge that is sending people to the hospital. The challenge is called "One Chip Challenge" and in it, participants endure a specific, "incredibly spicy" chip. After the challenge sent many people, including children, to the hospital in severe pain, health officials and medical experts have warned that the trend may be dangerous. Watch | WION Fineprint | Why is the one chip challenge being banned? States and school districts all around the nation United States have cautioned about the harmful "One Chip Challenge". School districts including Georgia and Colorado have issued warnings to parents about the alarming trend after numerous pupils missed class as a result of the viral challenge. Hospitalisations resulting from the chip challenge have already been reported in California, Alabama, and Texas. One Texas student even experienced a seizure and lost consciousness in class, reported KBTX. Here's a video showing the extreme discomfort people go through after consuming the chip: Ishowspeed tried the one chip challenge and this is how he reacted pic.twitter.com/C9kI5lVzc7 — weirdfusky 1k before bday? (@weirdwario5) September 18, 2022 × Also read | US FDA warns against viral TikTok challenge where people cook food with flu medicine As per the Shade Room, the chip packs quite a punch and it has caused many challenge takers to land up in the hospital. The chip in question is the Carolina Reaper Chip by Paqui, a flavoured tortilla chip company, which has also put out the challenge. "This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE," reads the Paqui website. Also read | TikTok challenge sparks huge spurt in number of car thefts in the United States The notorious chip is "hot as hell". Carolina Reaper, which flavours the chip is long considered to be the hottest pepper in the world at 1,641,183 Scoville units. Each chip must be consumed in its entirety, and participants are instructed to wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything that might mellow the intense flavour. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Experts issue warning after TikTok's latest 'one chip challenge' lands schoolkid in hospital with seizures

<p>A local news anchor in Denver gamely agreed to try the &quot;one chip challenge&quot; during Wednesday&#39;s morning show, and it did not go well.</p>

<p>KWGN anchor Natalie Tysdal of Denver&rsquo;s &ldquo;Daybreak&rdquo; show was roped into a stunt when she and the rest of the crew gathered to try the obscenely spicy Paqui chip made with the Carolina Reaper pepper. As to avoid underselling the chip&rsquo;s potency, the packaging is cherry red and is illustrated with a drawing of the grim reaper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People are also trying this challenge and posting videos on the company&#39;s website. People tried with milk or ice cream sadly for Tysdal all she had was a cup of coffee.</p>

<p>Later Natalie Tysdal shared on Facebook about the result of that fiery chip saying &quot;I was okay until I had a drink of my coffee to wash down the chip. I threw up, couldn&#39;t breathe and felt like fire was coming out of my mouth&quot;.</p>

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<p>Things may have gone wrong for Tysdal because while her coworkers prepped for the culinary torture by eating milk and other dairy products in advance, Tysdal went into the experiment with just a belly full of coffee.</p>


A local news anchor in Denver gamely agreed to try the "one chip challenge" during Wednesday's morning show, and it did not go well.

A local news anchor in Denver gamely agreed to try the "one chip challenge" during Wednesday's morning show, and it did not go well. KWGN anchor Natalie Tysdal of Denver’s “Daybreak” show was roped into a stunt when she and the rest of the crew gathered to try the obscenely spicy Paqui chip made with the Carolina Reaper pepper. As to avoid underselling the chip’s potency, the packaging is cherry red and is illustrated with a drawing of the grim reaper. People are also trying this challenge and posting videos on the company's website. People tried with milk or ice cream sadly for Tysdal all she had was a cup of coffee. Later Natalie Tysdal shared on Facebook about the result of that fiery chip saying "I was okay until I had a drink of my coffee to wash down the chip. I threw up, couldn't breathe and felt like fire was coming out of my mouth". × Things may have gone wrong for Tysdal because while her coworkers prepped for the culinary torture by eating milk and other dairy products in advance, Tysdal went into the experiment with just a belly full of coffee.

News anchor tries to eat world's hottest chip goes terribly wrong