Hi Cora, did you happen to stir in some darker colored liquid (hooch) from the top of your starter? If so, this might account for the specks you're seeing, and would be totally harmless. I'm assuming you've been feeding your starter regularly and it has been responding well, but if this isn't the case and you thing your starter might be developing mold or a pink or orange streak/tinge then you might want to start over. However, what you've described doesn't sound too worrisome. I would probably continue and see if your starter returns to it's normal look/aroma after a few more feedings at room temperature. Good luck, and let us know how it goes! 

Barb

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