A 14-year-old Massachusetts teenager died Friday hours after he participated in the so-called “One Chip Challenge” — a viral social media trend that the teen’s family believes contributed to his sudden death, according to reports.
Harris Wolobah, a sophomore at Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, ate extremely spicy Paqui chips at school and quickly developed a stomach ache, his mother, Lois, told NBC 10 Boston.
Harris was picked up by family and taken home and began to feel better, but was later found passed out when he intended to leave to try out for basketball, his mother reportedly said.
The young teenager was rushed to a nearby hospital and was pronounced dead.
The cause of death has not been confirmed, with the results of an autopsy pending.
Harris’ mother told NBC 10 Boston that she believes her son died of complications from the spicy snack.
The chip maker warned on its website that eating the snack could have adverse medical effects.
Part of the challenge tests how long someone eating chips can last before eating or drinking anything else to relieve themselves.
The chip challenge sees how long a person can last without eating or drinking something else to relieve themselves. Amplify Snack Brand
Massachusetts teenager Harris Wolobah died after participating in a viral social media trend. GoFundMe
The Paqui brand says on its website that the chips can only be eaten by adults.
It also advises people to seek medical help if they experience trouble breathing, fainting or prolonged nausea.
“After touching the chip, wash your hands with soap and do not touch your eyes or other sensitive areas,” the brand said.
This year’s chips contain Carolina Reaper Pepper and Dragon Viper Pepper, according to the website.
The head of Worcester public schools says the school community is “losing a rising star” in Wolobah.
“As a mother and an educator, I can’t imagine how hard this must be on his family, friends and teachers,” Worcester Schools Superintendent Rachel Monarrez said, Boston 25 reported.
Harris is remembered as a great basketball player and rising star at the school. Facebook
“My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him.”
His basketball coach for the church team of St. Bernard, Douglas Hill, called him a hard worker who was dedicated to his craft, according to WCVB.
“I think it’s for family,” Hill said. “I feel for him, and this is just one of those situations where it’s not his fault.”
Tufts Medical Center’s chief of pediatric emergency medicine Dr. Lauren Rice told the outlet that when a person eats spicy food, the results can range from a burning mouth or lips to heart problems.
“Sometimes, we see people who have a lot of chest pain, or they’ll have palpitations as well,” Rice said.
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