An American man had some bad luck after participating in an eating competition with one very dangerous component: ghost chili peppers, or bhut jolokia. The man began to vomit rather violently after ...

A man who entered a ghost pepper-eating contest landed himself in the hospital with a 1-inch hole in his esophagus – a condition that can be fatal – according to a new report. The ghost pepper, also ...

Woman holding a handful of raw red peppers - Martin Poole/Getty Images Have you ever heard the saying, "Too much of anything is bad?" Whether it's sugary, savory, or spicy, sometimes we must remember ...

FREDERICKSBURG, TX (KTRK) -- The bhut jolokia, also known as a ghost pepper, can be considered one of the hottest foods in the world, but that didn't stop a Texas scout leader from scarfing down ...

Fourteen high school students in Tokyo were hospitalised after experiencing severe stomach aches, nausea, and mouth pain from consuming crisps infused with Bhut Jolokia peppers. The incident occurred ...

For many of us, the idea of eating a single ghost pepper seems way too painful. For hot sauce company owner Gregory Foster, a single ghost pepper is mere child's play. Foster has made a hobby out of ...

How spicy is the new Burger King Ghost Pepper Whopper? It’s legitimately hot, tasting like a solidly spicy queso dip in sandwich form. But what that means to you depends on who you are. It’s the kind ...

What’s scarier than a ghost? How about a ghost pepper burger on an orange bun? Burger King has you covered. The Florida-based fast food chain is celebrating Halloween with a limited edition burger — ...