“Dejah Reed, a freshman at Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Mich., spent four days in the hospital with an infection and a collapsed right lung after she ingested cinnamon two week ago.”

“According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), in the first three months of 2012, the nation’s poison control centers have received 139 calls seeking help for cinnamon misuse and 122 of the calls were related to the “cinnamon challenge.” Out of the 139 calls, 30 needed medical attention.”

"— a nearly impossible feat that causes contenders to gasp, spit and choke while attempting to keep the spice down."

“For about $20, you can buy a single chip, and you’re supposed to share your reaction to eating it. “

“It landed some California high school students in the hospital.”

“At least nine students from Lodi High School did the challenge and got sick. Three of the students were sent to the hospital.”

“Archie Battersbee, the 12-year-old boy who sustained serious brain injury from his attempt, is just one of many children for whom the challenge has had devastating consequences on them and their families.”

“According to PEOPLE, four children under the age of 12 have already died after attempting to copy the challenge.”

“It is not known who created Blackout Challenge, but WLWT reported on a teacher allowing the game to go around a school with pupils taking part and in 2016 a report circulated that warned about the choking game making a return to schoolyards via Youtube.”