2023-09-15 03:27:08
And teenager lost his life after trying the reto One Chip Challenge from the Mexican food brand Paqui, who has been challenging people to consume a nacho with the hottest chili in the world. However, as innocent as this challenge may seem, it claimed the life of a young man.
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Harris Wolobah, a 14-year-old teenager from Massachusetts, United States, died after ingesting a Paqui brand nachobased in Texas, which launches the same challenge every year through its social networks so that participants can try eat the spiciest nacho in the world, made with Carolina Reaper pepper.
What is the One Chip Challenge?
The challenge One Chip Challenge It consists of eating the nacho and, subsequently, resisting the intense burning it causes in the stomach for as long as possible without drinking any type of liquid that cuts the itch, such as milk or water. Although in previous years the challenge had caused controversy, the controversy grew after the death of the teenager.
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For its part, The Mexican company Paqui published a statement about its decision to withdraw its stock from American stores, also disappearing from sites like Amazon and eBay. Additionally, the company clarified that the challenge was intended only for adults and not for people with health problems or allergies that could cause complications.
“We are deeply saddened by the death of Harris Wolobah and extend our deepest condolences to the family,” Paqui shared. “We care about all of our consumers and have made the decision to remove the product from shelves.”
What organ does spicy food affect?
Spicy mainly affects the tongue and mouth, as well as some parts of the digestive system. According to a article published by National Library of Medicine, The sensation of ‘enchilarnos’ is due to the activation of specific receptors in the tongue and mouth, known as capsaicin receptors.
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On the other hand, spiciness can also have effects on the digestive system. Some people may experience upset stomach or irritation in the gastrointestinal tract after consuming very spicy foods due to the release of Gastric acid additional in response to spicy foods.
Can you die from eating the hottest chili in the world?
Eat the hottest chili in the world can be extremely painful and cause symptoms such as intense burning in the mouth, sweating and watering, as well as Stomach ache. However, although this experience is unpleasant, in most cases it is not fatal unless allergic reactions.
In extremely rare cases, such as that of the teenager Harris Wolobah, it is possible to experience severe allergic reactions which could be life-threatening if not treated immediately. Hence it is recommended drink water or milk to relieve burning sensation in the mouth, as these liquids can help disperse the capsaicin.
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After the death of the minor, US authorities have warned parents about the dangers that their children may face when trying the viral challenges. Would you dare to try the spiciest nachos in the world?
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