Company Behind ‘One Chip Challenge’ Pulling Spicy Chip From Stores Following 14-Year-Old’s Death

Essence Magazine:

An extra-spicy tortilla chip is being pulled from store shelves after a teenager died after taking on the viral “One Chip Challenge.”

The product, produced by Texas-based company Paqui, is a single tortilla chip seasoned with Carolina Reaper and Naga viper peppers, two of the spiciest peppers on the market. It is presented in a box resembling a coffin with a skull decoration.

The viral food challenge encourages people to see if they can handle the

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