"Spicy Chips Hospitalize Japanese Students"

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Fourteen high school students in Tokyo were hospitalized after consuming "super spicy" potato crisps made with ghost pepper, known for its extreme heat. The crisps, marketed as "R 18+ curry chips," come with multiple warnings about their spiciness and potential health risks. The company, Isoyama Corp, apologized and wished the students a swift recovery. The incident has sparked discussions and reactions online, including comments from X owner Elon Musk.
- Japan: 'Super spicy' crisps land students in hospital BBC.com
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- Super spicy chips reportedly land 14 Japanese high school students in hospital CBS News
- 'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital The Japan Times
- 15 students sickened after eating spicy chips at school | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis 朝日新聞デジタル
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