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In Tokyo today, multiple high school students reported feeling unwell after consuming “18+ Super Spicy Chips,” with 14 female students and one male student experiencing symptoms such as lip pain and abdominal pain, requiring emergency medical treatment. According to Japanese media reports, these students were affected by the super spicy chips brought to school by a fellow student.
The incident occurred at around 12:40 PM local time at Rokugo Technical High School in Ota Ward, Tokyo. The school reported to the Metropolitan Police Department that students felt unwell after eating spicy snacks. A total of 33 students consumed the chips, and among them, 14 female students and one male student exhibited symptoms of discomfort.
The Tokyo Fire Department quickly dispatched 16 ambulances to the school and transported the 14 affected students to the hospital. All students remained conscious, with mild symptoms and no life-threatening conditions reported. The local Kamata Police Station is currently investigating the details of the incident. It has been identified that the students ate “18+ Curry Chips” produced by Isayama Shouji.
According to the manufacturer, Isayama Shouji, the “18+ Curry Chips” contain Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) powder, and the packaging clearly warns against consumption by individuals under 18, or those with high blood pressure or gastrointestinal issues. Since its release in 2013, there have been no prior reports of adverse reactions from consumers. However, this incident has garnered widespread attention. Isayama Shouji responded by acknowledging the emergency hospitalization of high school students after consuming the chips and expressed deep apologies for the inconvenience caused to customers and related parties. Although the detailed circumstances of the incident remain unclear, the company hopes that those who felt unwell will recover soon.