Teen's death over super spicy One Chip Challenge leads to halted sales, outpouring of concern

by Associated Press

Sat, September 9th 2023, 12:19 PM UTC

A Paqui One Chip Challenge chip is displayed in Boston, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge and prompted retailers to pull the product from their shelves at the manufacturer's request. (AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc)

Paqui One Chip Challenge chips are displayed at a 7-Eleven store in Boston, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge and prompted retailers to pull the product from their shelves at the manufacturer's request. The chips were removed from display on Friday, Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc)

A package of Paqui OneChipChallenge spicy tortilla chips is seen on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, in Boston. Authorities are raising the alarm about a OneChipChallenge social media trend that encourages people to avoid seeking relief from eating and drinking for as long as possible after eating the chips, days after a Massachusetts teenager died hours after taking part in the challenge. The dare is popular on social media sites, with scores of people including children unwrapping the packaging, eating the chips and reacting to the heat. (AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc)

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A Paqui One Chip Challenge chip is displayed in Boston, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The death of a Massachusetts teenager after his family said he ate an extremely spicy tortilla chip has led to an outpouring of concern about the social media challenge and prompted retailers to pull the product from their shelves at the manufacturer's request. (AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc)

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