The gum is reportedly used in a TikTok challenge where contenders try to blow a bubble, despite the gum’s heat. It is sold at popular online retailers, including Amazon.

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.

Southborough Police Department confirmed that the gum used was CaJohns Trouble Bubble Bubble Gum, which is sold online for $12.95. A popular social media challenge is to chew the gum and blow a ...

Southborough Police Department confirmed that the gum used was CaJohns Trouble Bubble Bubble Gum, which is sold online for $12.95. A popular social media challenge is to chew the gum and blow a ...

The challenge involves a brand of chewing gum known as “Trouble Bubble,” which contains oleoresin capsicum — the same ingredient as police pepper spray.

Southborough Police Department confirmed that the gum used was CaJohns Trouble Bubble Bubble Gum, which is sold online for $12.95. A popular social media challenge is to chew the gum and blow a ...