Green dye on turf? Is this dangerous for kids?

I wasn't sure where to put this but, figured since it has to do with the grass maybe home

Went to soccer practice with DS the other day (before the rain) and the field was "leaking" green! DD and I had it all over the bottom of our shoes and, by the time soccer practice was over DS had it on his legs, knees and hands! It was hard to get off of him in the tub I was rubbing his legs so hard! So strange! What could this be?? Do you think it is dangerous? Like a chemical fertilizer or something? TIA!

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Was it definitely a green dye? Or could they have cut the grass beforehand and it was just from the grass? I have seen some major green come off of newly cut grass. Only thing I can think of is they seeded with that spray green seed/fertilizer mixture. Not sure what the green is in that mixture though...other than dye as you said.

Was it at a school? I would contact the school to find out what the field was treated with and explain to them what happened.

Green dye on turf? Is this dangerous for kids?

If they are using that a high school I can think of much better ways they can spend their money

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Schools are not allowed to use pesticides and certain chemicals, so whatever was used is most likely harmless. I would give a call to the school though and find out what it is exactly.

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Thanks guys...it was not at a school. It's the town team but they practice on the athletic fields of a local golf course. Only the games are at the school...not sure who to call...maybe the golf course? I'll try!

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