Extremely spicy potato chips: Recalled due to health hazard
Several batches of extremely hot chips have been recalled due to health risks. According to a warning published on the consumer portal of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, widely fluctuating and sometimes extremely high levels of capsaicin have been found in the "Hot Chip Challenge" product. The substance comes from chili peppers. The chips are used in internet challenges. Some children and young people had to be treated in hospital.
In total, two companies based in Frankfurt and Giessen have recalled the product. It was delivered to the majority of the federal states: In addition to Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Bremen, Schleswig-Holstein, Berlin, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are also affected.
Point out dangers to children
The warning states that the very high level of spiciness can cause nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, burning eyes and irritated mucous membranes. In the meantime, the monitoring authorities have received numerous official reports on various batches of the product. Presumably all of them are affected.
Customers who have purchased the item in question can return it in consultation with the seller in return for a refund of the purchase price and presentation of the invoice. "Please also talk to children and young people in your area and make them aware of the dangers", the warning states.
- Parents and guardians should be aware that the hot chips, popular in internet challenges like the Hot Chip Challenge, contain high levels of capsaicin from chili peppers, classified as a health risk for children and youth.
- Consumer goods companies in Frankfurt and Giessen have had to recall their consumer goods, namely the Hot Chip Challenge product, due to its sharp spiciness posing a trending health hazard among children and youth.
- In the age of the internet, children and young people are drawn towards extreme food challenges, but it's crucial they understand the health consequences, as demonstrated by the need for hospital treatment following the consumption of these extremely spicy potato chips.
- Food & drink safety authorities are urging consumers to return the recalled 'Hot Chip Challenge' chips to their sellers for a refund and to warn their local children and youth about the potentially harmful internet trend.
- In light of the recalled Hot Chip Challenge, it is important for both manufacturers and parents to remain vigilant about the impact and dangers of 'trendy' consumer goods like these spicy potato chips, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of children and youth.
Source: www.dpa.com
