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.
Source: www.dpa.com
