The tortilla chips, which are covered in chili powder, are sold in a box shaped like a coffin. On it are markings such as “RIP”, “any last words?” and #hotchipchallenge. – The product is part of a chilli challenge in social media. The product has been withdrawn in several European countries, writes the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. The reason relates more specifically to the amount of the substance capsaicin found in chili peppers. What is considered safe is 6,000 milligrams per kilogram, while this product contains 9,300 milligrams per kilogram, according to analyses. This is what the inside of the box looks like. Photo: Norwegian Food Safety Authority/NTB In the box there is only one chip flake, and gloves so that you don’t get close to the chips with body parts other than your mouth. The chips contain, among other things, the Carolina Reaper chili, which is the world’s strongest chili. On TikTok, there are thousands of videos under the hashtag #hotchipchallenge, and the videos have hundreds of thousands of views. Sold in controversial candy store Customers who have bought the product can throw it away or return it to the store, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority informs. The product is sold in online shops and kiosks all over the country. Among other things, it is sold at the store Fast Candy, which has branches in Bergen, Sandvika and Oslo. news has not yet succeeded in getting a comment from the store. Fast Candy is a very popular candy store among young people. In March 2023, the store chain was banned by the Food Industry’s Professional Committee (MFU), for breaching the due diligence rule, which applies to marketing to children and young people. In addition, the store has received orders from the Norwegian Data Protection Authority to change monitoring practices. Among other things, the chain has had to stop camera surveillance behind the cash register in two of its stores.
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Czech tortilla chips are withdrawn – so strong that they are considered a health hazard – news Vestland
