Hopefully, this viral challenge that turned deadly is behind us!
One Chip Challenge’ Chip Pulled Off Store Shelves After Teenager Dies
Paqui’s “One Chip Challenge” products will no longer be available in stores due to a teenager who died after eating the product.
The company has a statement at the top of its website, saying the challenge “is intended for adults only, with clear and prominent labeling highlighting the chip is not for children or anyone sensitive to spicy foods.”
Paqui says it’s seen an uptick in minors jumping in on the viral challenge despite the warning label on the packaging.
In addition to halting sales of the product in stores, Paqui is offering refunds on the single-serve “one chip challenge.”
14-year-old Harris Wolobah died in Massachusetts last week. According to his mother, his passing was a result of complications he suffered from consuming the chip at school.
Harris’ official cause of death is still pending, and his mother claims the school contacted her on Friday about a stomach ache he had after eating the Paqui chip. She’s pointing fingers at Harris’ school — mainly for not taking him straight to the hospital when his stomach started hurting, which potentially could’ve saved his life.