Hershey Tries To Sink Suit Over Spicy Chip Blamed For Death

By Julie Manganis ( July 29, 2025, 7:36 PM EDT) -- The Hershey Company has asked a Massachusetts federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the family of a teen who died after participating in a viral social media trend dubbed the "One Chip Challenge," which involved consuming an extremely spicy tortilla chip, saying the product is legal and includes "prominent warning labels."...

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