14 Japanese students were hospitalized after eating chips made from India's hottest chilli
In Japan, 14 students fell ill after eating potato chips made of India's hottest chilli (bhut jolokia), after which they were admitted to the hospital. According to local reports in Japan, these chips were extremely spicy, which were eaten by about 30 students.
According to the report, on July 16, a student brought chips made of Bhut Jolokia chilli to eat in his school in Tokyo. 30 students ate the chips. However, a warning was also given on the chips that people under the age of 18 should not eat this product. Despite this, the students ate it.
Complains of nausea and pain in mouth after eating chips
After eating the chips, many students started complaining of nausea and pain in their mouths. After receiving complaints from the students, the school administration informed the police. After this, 14 students were taken to the hospital. At the same time, the company that makes the chips, Isoyama Corp, reiterated the warning for those above 18 years of age in a statement after this incident.
The company reiterated the statutory warning
The chips maker said, “People below the age of 18 should avoid eating this product as it is very spicy. Not only people who do not like spicy food but also people who like spicy food need to be cautious while eating this product.”
Bhut Jolokia is the world's hottest chilli
A company official apologized for the incident and wished the students a speedy recovery. Let us tell you that Bhut Jolokia is one of the hottest chillies in the world. It is grown in the areas around the northeastern Indian states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. Bhut Jolokia held the Guinness World Record for the world's hottest chilli from 2007 to 2011.