Wendy's and Takis have teamed up to turn up the heat this summer. The fast food chain announced Tuesday, June 17 it has collaborated with Takis on a limited-time meal called the Takis Fuego Meal.

In late June 2025, a claim circulated online that two children had died as a result of carcinogens found in Takis chips. For example, a June 27 TikTok video (archived) featuring the rumor, which ...

Wendy’s new Takis Fuego items will be available as a meal or a la carte for a limited time, though the restaurant didn’t say for how long. Find your nearest Wendy’s here.

In late June 2025, a claim circulated online that two children had died as a result of carcinogens found in Takis chips. For example, a June 27 TikTok video (archived) featuring the rumor, which was ...

From 20 June to 20 July 2025, US app users can play the retro arcade-style game in which they navigate through levels, using Takis chips to blast Wendy's menu items for points, prizes and a chance ...

The videos described Takis as "a health disaster packaged in a spicy flavor" and warned of various health risks including cancer, gastritis, intestinal bleeding, reflux and organ damage.