– Fatal heart attack from eating extremely spicy chip
– Teen suffers heart attack from consuming super spicy snack.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
A devastating incident has come to light in Massachusetts, where a 14-year-old boy tragically passed away from a heart attack after consuming a tortilla chip containing a concentrated amount of a compound found in chili peppers. The incident, which occurred in September last year, has only recently been attributed to the consumption of the spicy snack.
Heart Condition Identified in Victim
The young boy, identified as Harris Wolobah, was found to have a congenital heart defect, which may have contributed to his tragic fate. It is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of understanding underlying health conditions before engaging in extreme food challenges.
Participation in Paqui’s “One Chip Challenge”
Wolobah’s fatal decision to participate in Paqui’s ultra-spicy “One Chip Challenge” proved to be a fatal mistake. The challenge involved consuming a single tortilla chip seasoned with the fiery Carolina Reaper pepper and the Naga Viper pepper, two of the hottest peppers in the world.
Cause of Death Confirmed
After a thorough investigation, the chief medical examiner’s office concluded that Wolobah died of cardiopulmonary arrest following the consumption of a food substance with a high capsaicin concentration. Capsaicin is the chemical compound responsible for the intense spiciness of chili peppers.
Warning for Adults Only
It was revealed that Paqui’s One Chip Challenge was intended for adults only, with clear labeling indicating that the product was unsuitable for children or individuals with a low tolerance for spicy foods or underlying health conditions. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of reading and adhering to product warnings and guidelines.
The Scoville Scale and Pepper Heat Units
The Carolina Reaper pepper, one of the main ingredients in the fatal tortilla chip, ranks just below pepper spray on the Scoville scale, which measures the spiciness of peppers and chilis. In comparison, the Naga Viper pepper, also used in the challenge, registers around 1.2 million heat units on the scale, making it significantly spicier than a mild jalapeno pepper rated at approximately 5,000 heat units.
This tragic incident serves as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of extreme food challenges, especially when they involve ingredients as potent as chili peppers. It is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of caution, particularly when it comes to consuming foods with high capsaicin concentrations.
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