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14 Tokyo Students Hospitalized After Eating 'Super Spicy' Chips

The chips, containing potent ghost peppers, are labeled as unsafe for those under 18 and come with multiple health warnings.

  • Over 30 students shared the 'R 18+ Curry Chips' during recess, leading to nausea and pain.
  • The chips are made by Isoyama Corp., which has issued an apology and wished the students a swift recovery.
  • Warnings on the packaging advise against consumption by minors and those with health issues.
  • Ghost peppers, one of the world's hottest chillies, are used in the chips, contributing to their extreme spiciness.
  • This incident follows a trend of spicy food challenges causing health issues worldwide.
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