Three California high school students were hospitalized after participating in the “One Chip” challenge.
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Officials from the Lodi High School in Sacramento said the students have participated in a social media challenge where it requires an individual to eat an ultra-spicy pepper potato chip. According to Insider, the chip contains Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers, and those participating in the challenge cannot drink water or eat anything else to cool down.
In a statement, Principal Adam Auerbach said the incident caused different reactions in the three students. Some were vomiting while another was struggling to breathe.
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“Each student who has taken part has had a similar reaction, struggling to breathe and catch their breath. We have also had students vomiting on themselves.”
A letter was also sent home to parents to inform them about the incident and said there will be consequences if students are caught doing the viral challenge.
“At this time, a number of students have already been sent home and have been referred to the emergency room because of their reactions to the substance. Anyone found in possession of these ‘chips’ from this point will be sent home immediately and will receive progressive consequences.”