Per the label on Paqui’s One Chip Challenge, it should be kept out of children’s reach. It is not recommended for teenagers, either. People with food allergies, heart or lung conditions, and pregnant women shouldn’t consume it. According to Wolobah’s father, he did not have a pre-existing medical condition. Multiple schools have banned the chips that have previously sent children to the ER.
In a statement to People, a spokesperson for Paqui expressed concerns over the consumption of the spicy chip by teens. “We care about all of our consumers and have made the decision to remove the product from shelves,” a Paqui representative stated. Customers who have purchased the single-serve chip can get a refund for it.
In the wake of Wolobah’s death and the decision to remove the product from retail stores, Paqui’s website put up a notice to reiterate that the One Chip Challenge can be dangerous for children and people with underlying health conditions. The brand also extended condolences to Wolobah’s grieving family.