What Gobbles In, Gobbles Out: Which Thanksgiving Foods  Make Your Poop Smell the Worst

Every Thanksgiving, we gather to give thanks, eat like we’re carb-loading for the Turkey-Trot, and then a few hours later wonder: “WOOF, why does my poop smell like that?”

It’s not just you. It’s science. And stuffing. And dairy.

Let’s break down which holiday favorites create the most catastrophic post-feast funk and how Poo~Pourri keeps your home & Bathroom smelling like fall magic instead of Fallout.

Turkey: Silent Butt Deadly

It’s the star of almost every Thanksgiving table. So famous that coffee shop cookies are shaped like a turkey around this beloved holiday. When it comes to stanky dooks, Turkey is usually the first culprit. Turkey is loaded with sulfur-containing amino acids, which gut bacteria break down into hydrogen sulfide (aka the rotten egg smell).

Cause of smelly poop: sulfur → hydrogen sulfide → “OMG, who did this?”

Fix it: Don’t get caught with your pants down, just give your bowl a spritz of Original Citrus 1oz (perfect for travel!) before you go, handles any bathroom sh*tuation like a pro-bowl champ.

Mac & Cheese: Comfort Food Chaos

It’s so good, it sits on almost very table for thanksgiving. Mac & Cheese is a STAPLE at our house, and everyone has their own twist on this cult classic. But what lurks after is far more insidious than its innocent looking appearance. Dairy + butter + fat = a digestive sh*t show. This blend of lactose and heavy fats slows digestion and ramps up fermentation causing… very aromatic consequences.

Cause of smelly poop: dairy fermentation + slower digestion

Fix it: Maple Pumpkin 2oz, the fall-scented odor eliminator spray that locks everything down under the water’s surface.

Brussels Sprouts: Little Green Fart Grenades

My dad always called them alien-heads, but Brussels (and their cousins broccoli & cauliflower) contain glucosinolates, sulfur-heavy compounds also responsible for the famously bad cabbage smell. They’re healthy… but they turn digestion into a sulfur factory.

Cause of smelly poop: sulfur compounds + gut bacteria = Fart Factory (& smelly poops)

Fix it: Berry Boogie 2oz is fruity, festive, and shockingly powerful against the cruciferous chaos of Thanksgiving dinner.

Stuffing & Gravy: Deliciously Dangerous

Stuffing isn’t just called that because it's stuffed in the turkey… it expands and stuff you too. Your gut works overtime trying to break down a full belly and the aftermath could choke an elephant. Stuffing and gravy combine onions, garlic, fats, and carbs. A perfect recipe for extra smelly poops. 

Cause of smelly poop: sulfur + fats + overconsumption

Fix it: A quick spritz of Original Citrus before you sit. Trust us.

Deviled Eggs : The Warning is in the Name

These delicious little devils are prime suspects when it comes to ruff smelling nugs. Eggs naturally contain methionine, a sulfur compound. Add mayo, mustard, and spices, and you’re looking at a bathroom situation that requires a strategic exit plan. Luckily, we got your backside.

Cause of smelly poop: sulfur-rich proteins

Fix it: Maple Pumpkin 2oz to instantly eliminate poop odor and bring back those cozy fall feelings.

Dessert: The Sweet Smell of Revenge

You can’t skip dessert, even if you’ve had to unbuckle your belt. Dessert is the crescendo of the perfect recipe for dis-ass-ter. Sugary foods ferment fast and feed odor-producing bacteria, especially when mixed with dairy. If your poop smells after Thanksgiving desserts, you’re not alone. It’s literally biology.

Cause of smelly poop:  sugar fermentation + dairy combo

Fix it:  Berry Boogie 2oz for post-pie poopies.

Deviled Eggs : The Warning is in the Name

Hosting? Visiting family? Hitting multiple homes on the day? Here are your post-feast bathroom tips for surviving the holiday funk-pocalypse:

• Have your favorite smelling Poo~Pourri in every bathroom.

• Keep a travel-size Poo~Pourri in your purse or pocket.

• Spritz before you sit. It’s the original holiday odor hack.

• Make the bathroom your safe space to avoid family and friends, without leaving behind any funky traces.