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Authorities say the gum is part of a TikTok challenge where people try to blow a bubble, despite the gum’s heat. The snack is sold online by retailers, including Amazon.
Citing Orange Fire Chief James Young Jr., WGGB noted that the gum contains pepper extract measuring 16 million Scoville heating units, which he says is the equivalent to pepper spray.
