 Harris Wollabaugh died September 1, 2023, after eating the Pocky chip as part of the manufacturer's One Chip Challenge. An autopsy found Wollabaugh died after eating a large quantity of chili pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect. Pocky has cited the chip's clear and prominent labeling, highlighting that the product was not for children or anyone sensitive to spicy foods or with underlying health conditions.