A 14-year-old Massachusetts student died last week after complications from eating a chip that’s part of a viral challenge.
The teen’s mother told NBC Boston that she was called by a school nurse, telling her that her son had told them a classmate gave him the chip. This had left him with a bad stomach ache.
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Hours later, after he reportedly felt better, he was rushed to the hospital where he later died, NBC Boston reported.
Officials with the teen’s school district wrote in a statement to NBC Boston on Sunday that he’s described as a “rising star.”
The viral ‘One-Chip Challenge’, created by Paqui, is a social media challenge that involves eating what is described as “the spiciest chip in the world,” and then waiting as long as possible before drinking something for relief.
The chip should be kept away from children and can only be consumed by adults, the company said.
According to Paqui’s web page, those who have sensitivity to spicy foods should not consume the chip. Anyone who has difficulty breathing or vomiting is urged to seek medical attention.