Is it normal to poop red after eating Hot Cheetos?
Hmm.Worth a closer look
Yes, red food coloring in Hot Cheetos can make your poop look red for a day or so. If the color doesn’t clear after you stop eating them, or you’re not sure it’s food coloring rather than blood, get it checked.
Yes—bright red food coloring can pass through your digestive system and tint your poop, sometimes looking surprisingly dramatic. It should fade after the snack has worked its way through you.
If you keep seeing red after avoiding red-colored foods, or you have pain, feel unwell, or can’t tell whether it might be blood, check in with a healthcare professional. Hot Cheetos can turn up the heat, but they shouldn’t get a permanent role in the color palette.