‘Super spicy’ ghost pepper potato chips land Japan schoolkids in hospital

According to Asahi Shimbun and Fuji TV, the potato chips are known as” R 18 Curry Chips.”

According to the company’s website, under-18s are “banned” from eating the corn chips, which are” but savory that they might cause you pain”.

A significant number of extremely warm peppers known as “ghost chilli” is used as an ingredient, the company says on its website.

Those with high blood pressure and poor stomach “are completely prohibited” from taking wounds and those who are “timid and have no nerve” are also discouraged, the site warns.

When contacted by AFP, Tokyo emergency services, the institution, and the device manufacturer were not quickly available for comment.