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Are small black flecks in toddler stool usually just food, or something to worry about. doesn't eat bananas.

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Probably OK: Stool can have all sorts of colors. If your child has no and pain or other symptoms of illness this is probably some u digested food particles. White, red or severe black tarry stools are the colors to be concerned with!

Answered 6/15/2017

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