A spicy chip challenge is landing people in the hospital and sweeping social media
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The challenge has been promoted on social media by Paqui and involves eating one spicy chip from a special packet labeled “One Chip Challenge."
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Field hospital for COVID-19 patients comes as UMMC sets records
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Experts warn against the #OneChipChallenge
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Some kids did the One Chip Challenge - and ended up in hospital
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What is the 'One Chip Challenge'? The viral social media trend
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TikToker Says Paqui One Chip Challenge Landed Niece In Hospital
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TikTok's 'One Chip Challenge' Is Sending People To The Hospital
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TikTok's One Chip Challenge has kids ill nationwide: Schools
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Florida students sent to nurse after Paqui 'One Chip Challenge
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