According to Kyodo news agency, 13 female and one male students at Rokugo Koka High School in the Ota district of Tokyo complained of nausea and stomach pain. An investigation found that the students brought potato chips labeled “18+ curry chips” and known as “super hot” in the market to school.
Students who suffered from nausea and abdominal pain were taken to hospital.
CHIP MANUFACTURER COMPANY APOLOGIS
The company that produces the chips, “Isoyama Corp.”, apologized to the public after the backlash on social media. The manufacturer’s statement said, “We wish those who reported that they were not feeling well to get better as soon as possible.”
The company’s website warns that people under the age of 18 should not consume the “18+ curry chips”, which are known to be quite spicy. (AA)