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A member asked:

After eating skittles little coloured sweetsover weekend i went to toilete (stool) and it was pinky red could the dye from sweets caused this thanks?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes, not harmful: Yes, dyes in the food can cause your stool to change color.

Answered 5/9/2013

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