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health-and-safety1 year ago

"Spicy Chips Hospitalize Japanese Students"

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.

health-and-safety1 year ago

"Super Spicy Chips Hospitalize 14 Japanese Students"

Fourteen Japanese high school students were hospitalized after consuming "super spicy" potato chips known as "R 18+ Curry Chips," which contain ghost pepper. The chips, intended for adults due to their extreme spiciness, caused nausea and acute pain among the students. This incident highlights the risks associated with extremely spicy snack foods, which have become popular through social media challenges.