pose a very serious risk.
“In pediatrics, it is the opposite. They need to know that in children, eating really spicy or too much spice at one time can actually induce seizures, heart attacks and then lead to death,” Pena says.
However, the company continues to market the product despite the plethora of warnings that have been issued. Although the Paqui Chips’ social media accounts have not posted anything since March, the challenge is still gaining the attention of youth. However, as with many viral trends– just because other people are doing it doesn’t mean it doesn’t mean you should engage in the same risky behavior that they are. Despite this, the social media challenge has made waves over the past few years, growing in popularity with each passing year. Nevertheless, Wolobah’s family is determined to deter this and told CBS News they want the chip to be removed from stores.
In addition, other adults are following the same path. Many schools have issued warnings about the challenge including a school in California that sent an alert to parents after several students became ill after eating the chip.
“We learned about the one-chip challenge trend after several students were sent home due to adverse reactions related to this product. As the district has done in the past when a social media challenge encourages activity that could be harmful, we send a letter to our parents regarding the situation and encourage them to have a conversation with their children,” a school in the Bay Area shared in a letter sent home to parents.
Social media trends can be deadly, and users should always weigh the risks and rewards of potentially going viral after completing certain challenges.