A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Hershey, Walgreens, and others following the death of a Massachusetts teen who participated in a viral spicy tortilla chip challenge. Harris Wolobah, a 10th-grade student, died after eating a Paqui chip as part of the manufacturer’s “One Chip Challenge.” An autopsy revealed that Wolobah died due to consuming a large quantity of chile pepper extract while also having a congenital heart defect.
The lawsuit, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, seeks punitive damages and alleges that both Paqui and Walgreens contributed to the circumstances leading to Wolobah’s death. The attorney representing the family stated that the defendants knowingly marketed a dangerous product to children.
Despite warnings on the packaging that the chip was intended for adult consumption only, reports of teens across the country experiencing adverse reactions after participating in the challenge have surfaced. The challenge involved eating the chip and enduring the intense heat without consuming other food or water.
The death of Wolobah has raised concerns about the consumption of such spicy foods, with poison control centers warning of potential allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, irregular heartbeats, and other serious health risks. The lawsuit aims to bring justice to the family and emphasize the dangers associated with engaging in viral challenges that could endanger individuals, especially children.
Source
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image of the presented article.
