Massachusetts teen dies after spicy 'One Chip Challenge'; authorities seek cause
A 14-year-old Worcester student died hours after eating a Paqui One Chip Challenge chip infused with Carolina Reaper; officials have not yet confirmed cause.
Why You Probably Can't Handle The World's Hottest Pepper - Tasting Table
For over a decade, the Carolina Reaper held the Guinness Book of World Records' spot for hottest pepper, with a 1.64 million SHU rating. Unbelievably, it was dethroned in 2023 with the reveal of Pepper X.