Fourteen high school students in Japan were rushed to hospital on Tuesday after consuming “super spicy” potato crisps. Around 30 students ate the fiery snack, which was brought to school in Tokyo by one of their classmates, according to The Japan Times.
The incident unfolded when several students began experiencing severe nausea and acute pain around their mouths shortly after eating the crisps, prompting immediate emergency calls to the fire department and police.
Among those affected, 13 girls and one boy were taken to hospital. Fortunately, all were conscious and reportedly only had minor symptoms.
The snack in question, known as “R 18+ curry chips,” is produced by Isoyama Corp.