Easter Egg Dye Tablets

1. Wipe or rinse out the mouth.
2. Give a serving size of water to drink.
3. Call 1-800-222-1222 for additional instructions.

A frequent call at Easter time involves a child eating the Easter egg dye tablets. Sometimes children take a drink of the dye diluted in water and vinegar or taste a tablet thinking it is candy. Swallowing a sip of dye liquid or a tablet or two can cause an upset stomach. However, ingestion of large amounts of certain dye tablets can lead to more serious symptoms so children need to have adult supervision while decorating Easter eggs. Furthermore, be sure to use only food-safe dye or purchase products that are labeled non-toxic. The lips, tongue, and skin stained from the dye should be gently washed. Do not use any harsh chemicals or scrubbing in an attempt to remove the color. The discoloration is not harmful and will fade with time.

If you find your child has ingested egg dye, do not panic. Wipe out the mouth with a soft, wet cloth and give them some water to drink. If problems start or you have questions, call the Missouri Poison Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. The poison center is open all day, every day for poisoning emergencies and questions.

If you would like to find out more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from possible poison exposures, visit our First Aid for Poisoning page. Learn more about the four different routes of posing that can occur and how to react to each. We have first-aid videos in the event of swelling, skin contact, eye exposure, or inhalation.

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