July 17th 2024.
Next in the news, a group of fourteen high school students ended up in the hospital after indulging in a box of 'R18 curry chips' that were deemed too spicy for their young palates. The incident occurred at Rokugo Koka High School in Tokyo, where a first-year student decided to bring the ultra-spicy crisps to share with his classmates.
Unfortunately, the spicy snack proved to be too much for the students to handle, causing them to experience stomach aches, burning mouths, and even nausea. The situation became serious enough for the police to be called, as thirteen girls and one boy fell ill and one student had to be wheeled away in a wheelchair.
However, the boy who brought the chips claimed that he had previously enjoyed them without any adverse effects. Some of the other students who tried the crisps only reported mild symptoms. The 'R18' crisps come with a warning label, cautioning individuals under the age of 18, those with high blood pressure or weak stomachs, not to consume them. The label also advises against eating the entire box alone, as it could lead to digestive issues, and warns individuals with cuts on their hands not to handle the crisps.
These 'R18' crisps are made with extract from the notorious ghost pepper, known for its extreme spiciness. The company behind the product, Isoyama Corp, produces a range of other extra-spicy foods and has expressed their concern for the students' well-being. They have also issued a warning to even the most experienced spice-lovers to be cautious when consuming their products.
The ghost pepper, also known as bhut jolokia, is recognized as one of the hottest peppers in the world, measuring a scorching 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. Unfortunately, this is not the first time a spicy food challenge has resulted in tragedy. Just last year, a 14-year-old American teen lost his life after participating in the 'One Chip Challenge', which involved eating a tortilla chip coated in ingredients from the Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers - two of the world's hottest peppers.
As a result of this incident, the 'One Chip Challenge' product has been pulled from the shelves. It is a reminder of the potential dangers of consuming extreme spicy foods, and the importance of heeding warning labels and using caution when trying new and intense flavors. Our thoughts are with the affected students and their families, and we hope for their speedy recovery.
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