TYLER, Texas — A Tyler Independent School District is alerting parents after a middle school student was taken to a local hospital after trying the "One Chip Challenge."
"The challenge involves daring someone to eat a chip covered in Carolina Reaper and Ghost Pepper seasonings," Tyler ISD said in a statement. "As a result, many people experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing that can last more than 24 hours and lead to more severe health complications."
Tyler ISD says the student had a severe reaction to the chip and was taken to a local hospital via EMS.
Back in January, five students shared a chip at LTexas in College Station, according to KBTX. One of the students, at 15-year-old, lost consciousness and began seizing. The student has since recovered.
Tyler ISD is asking parents to speak with their children about the dangers of this challenge.