How hot is the one chip challenge

Q: Is the One Chip Challenge actually hot?

The high voltage” chips, which contain Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers, may be too hot to handle. Capsaicin — what makes peppers spicy — can irritate the mouth, skin, eyes, and stomach, especially in high levels.

At least three Lodi High School students have been hospitalized after participating in a social media trend called the "One Chip Challenge," according to district spokeswoman Chelsea Vongehr. The challenge encourages people to eat a chip covered in pepper and hot sauce.Lodi High School Principal Adam Auerbach sent a phone message to parents Friday afternoon about the challenge, the Lodi News-Sentinal first reported. Auerbach told the News-Sentinal a number of students were referred to the emergency room because of their reactions to the substance.The One Chip Challenge was started by chip company, Paqui, and is now trending on social media including TikTok. The challenge dares people to record themselves eating an entire Paqui chip, which is Carolina Reaper and scorpion pepper flavored. Participants then must wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything. "We do not have an official Scoville rating for the chip itself, however the seasoning used in the chip contains two of the hottest peppers currently available. Carolina Reaper Peppers, which are around 1.7 million Scoville Units and Scorpion Pepper which around 1.2 million Scoville Units," Paqui's website says.The trend is not new.Last April a middle school student out of Tyler, Texas, was taken to the hospital after experiencing a severe reaction attempting the challenge, according to Tyler Independent School District.A statement from Paqui reads in part:"At Paqui, we take matters of safety very seriously and have worked hard to ensure our products are properly labeled with allergen and safety information. The Paqui #OneChipChallenge is notoriously hot, as our branding implies, and the product should be handled with extreme care. Our #OneChipChallenge includes a safety disclaimer that it should not be ingested by individuals who are sensitive to spicy foods, allergic to peppers, nightshades, or capsaicin, or who are minors, pregnant or have medical conditions. If you experience any severe reactions or symptoms, please contact a medical professional immediately."All three students who were referred to the emergency room have returned to school, the school told KCRA 3. No other details were released. This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.

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Is the One Chip Challenge actually hot?
How hot is the chip challenge chip?
What is the hottest chip in the One Chip Challenge?
Is the 2022 one chip challenge hotter?

LODI, Calif. —

At least three Lodi High School students have been hospitalized after participating in a social media trend called the "One Chip Challenge," according to district spokeswoman Chelsea Vongehr.

The challenge encourages people to eat a chip covered in pepper and hot sauce.

Lodi High School Principal Adam Auerbach sent a phone message to parents Friday afternoon about the challenge, the Lodi News-Sentinal first reported. Auerbach told the News-Sentinal a number of students were referred to the emergency room because of their reactions to the substance.

The One Chip Challenge was started by chip company, Paqui, and is now trending on social media including TikTok. The challenge dares people to record themselves eating an entire Paqui chip, which is Carolina Reaper and scorpion pepper flavored. Participants then must wait as long as they can before eating or drinking anything.

"We do not have an official Scoville rating for the chip itself, however the seasoning used in the chip contains two of the hottest peppers currently available. Carolina Reaper Peppers, which are around 1.7 million Scoville Units and Scorpion Pepper which around 1.2 million Scoville Units," Paqui's website says.

The trend is not new.

Last April a middle school student out of Tyler, Texas, was taken to the hospital after experiencing a severe reaction attempting the challenge, according to Tyler Independent School District.

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A statement from Paqui reads in part:

"At Paqui, we take matters of safety very seriously and have worked hard to ensure our products are properly labeled with allergen and safety information. The Paqui #OneChipChallenge is notoriously hot, as our branding implies, and the product should be handled with extreme care. Our #OneChipChallenge includes a safety disclaimer that it should not be ingested by individuals who are sensitive to spicy foods, allergic to peppers, nightshades, or capsaicin, or who are minors, pregnant or have medical conditions. If you experience any severe reactions or symptoms, please contact a medical professional immediately."

All three students who were referred to the emergency room have returned to school, the school told KCRA 3.

No other details were released.

This is a developing story, stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.

The viral social media challenge involves eating a chip made with two of the hottest known peppers. Photo: SIUH North (Staten Island Advance/Piya Shahi)

Dr. Gracelyn Santos |

There is a dangerous trend recirculating on social media that is sending children to seek medical attention. The “One Chip Challenge,” which debuted in 2016, is going viral and it’s being banned across the country after reports that kids are going to the hospital after trying them, according to Today.

The challenge? Eating a chip by Paqui, laced with Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers. The “high voltage” chip, which comes individually wrapped in a coffin-shaped box, turns participants’ tongues blue, according to the Paqui website.

“The 2022 One Chip Challenge Will Shock You,” says the website. “Eat the entire chip. Wait as long as possible before drinking or eating anything. Post your reaction on social media with #onechipchallenge and mention @paquichips.

“This year’s high voltage chip contains the super-charged Carolina Reaper Pepper and stinging Scorpion Pepper with a shocking twist, it’ll turn your tongue BLUE!”

On the Paqui’s challenge page, there is warning is posted to potential challenge participants.

“Do not eat if you are sensitive to spicy foods, allergic to peppers, nightshades, or capsaicin, or are pregnant or have any medical conditions. Keep out of reach of children,” the warning reads. “After touching the chip, wash your hands with soap and do not touch your eyes or other sensitive areas. Seek medical assistance should you experience difficulty breathing, fainting, or extended nausea.”

Dr. Brett Christiansen, a pediatrician at Marshall Hospital in Placerville, Calif., told TODAY that the chips are made with two of the hottest known peppers.

“Not only do they cause a burning sensation in the mouth when ingested, but they may also do so in the throat, esophagus, stomach, lower gastrointestinal tract and even on the way out,” Christiansen said.

Christiansen said the ingredient creating the “heat” is called Capsaicin, and may also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

A representative for Paqui told TODAY that the challenge “can be fun for those who understand what they are taking on,” and the brand is hopeful those who attempt it do not have a negative experience.

“We take safety very seriously and have worked hard to ensure our products are properly and clearly labeled with allergen and safety information,” the brand said in a written statement. “It is our intent that consumers take on this challenge with a full understanding of what it is and if it is appropriate for them.”

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Is the One Chip Challenge actually hot?

The “high voltage” chips, which contain Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers, may be too hot to handle. Capsaicin — what makes peppers spicy — can irritate the mouth, skin, eyes, and stomach, especially in high levels.

How hot is the chip challenge chip?

We do not have an official Scoville rating for the chip itself, however the seasoning used in the chip contains two of the hottest peppers currently available. Carolina Reaper Peppers, which are around 1.7 million Scoville Units and Scorpion Pepper which around 1.2 million Scoville Units.

What is the hottest chip in the One Chip Challenge?

What peppers are in the One Chip Challenge? The spicy peppers included in the One Chip Challenge vary each year. In 2022, the chip contains Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers. Previous years' versions have included Sichuan pepper in addition to the Carolina Reaper pepper.

Is the 2022 one chip challenge hotter?

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - The popular TikTok trend called the spicy “one chip challenge” is not necessarily new, but the company behind it, “Paqui,” released a 2022 version of the chip - hotter and spicier than ever.