FDA recall, , Moderate risk
VistaPharm Kerr Insta-Char Activated Charcoal
KERR INSTA-CHAR activated charcoal products did not meet the OTC Monograph.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
PAI Holdings LLC of Greenville, South Carolina recalled Vistapharm Kerr Insta-Char activated charcoal products because they did not meet the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M023. The products were distributed nationwide by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL. The recall began May 15, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on June 12, 2026.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medicine recalls:
- Check the FDA or company notice for instructions specific to this product.
- Ask your pharmacist or doctor whether your lot is affected and what to do.
Is yours affected?
4 products
Match the lot code and NDC listed under your product.
An NDC (National Drug Code) is usually printed on the drug's label.
VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base with Cherry Flavor, 25 Grams Activated Charcoal in 120 ml (4 fl oz)
- NDC
- 66689-202-04
- Lot code
- AE001
VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-Char in an Sorbitol Base with Cherry Flavor, 25 Grams Activated Charcoal in 26 Grams Sorbitol in 120 mL (4 fl oz)
- NDC
- 66689-203-04
- Lot code
- AE006
VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base with Cherry Flavor, 50 Grams Activated Charcoal in 240 ml (8 fl oz)
- NDC
- 66689-202-08
- Lot code
- AE001
VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-Char in an Sorbitol Base with Cherry Flavor, 50 Grams Activated Charcoal in 52 Grams Sorbitol in 240 mL (8 fl oz)
- NDC
- 66689-203-08
- Lot code
- AH001
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
U.S.A. Nationwide
- Company
- PAI Holdings LLCGreenville, South Carolina
- Hazard
- Quality testing problem
- Risk
Moderate risk
Taking it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99000
- Recall numbers
- D-0589-2026 to D-0592-2026
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
Listed on Recall Canary
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Summary updated
