A student allegedly “purchased a gum product online” and offered it to other students during recess, according to a joint statement from the town’s school district, police, and EMS.
The spicy gum caused digestive issues for students who consumed it, as well as skin reactions for students who touched it, Superintendent Elizabeth Teahan-Zielinski wrote in a letter to parents and caregivers.
Six students were transported to the hospital by authorities, the statement said. Four others were transported to the hospital by their parents, the Orange Fire Department told The Boston Globe.
