The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0591-2026·Announced 2026-06-24

Kerr Insta-Char activated charcoal suspension did not meet OTC monograph

VistaPharm Kerr Insta-Char activated charcoal in a sorbitol base with cherry flavor is being recalled because the product did not meet the Over-the-Counter Monograph M023.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for failure to meet an OTC monograph with no clinical consequence described in the source, which fits the Moderate band.

Plain-English summary

Kerr Insta-Char in a Sorbitol Base with Cherry Flavor, 25 grams activated charcoal in 26 grams sorbitol in 120 mL (4 fl oz), distributed by VistaPharm, Inc. of Largo, Florida, NDC 66689-203-04, is being recalled.

The stated reason is that the product does not meet USP or the OTC Monograph: it did not meet Over-the-Counter Monograph M023. The FDA classified the action as Class II. The source does not describe a resulting clinical consequence.

The affected lot is AE006, expiring 5/31/2026. Distribution was USA nationwide.

Holders of the affected lot should stop using it and follow the instructions issued by the firm.

The recalled product

Product
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), distributed by: VistaPharm, Inc., Largo. FL 33771, NDC 66689-203-04.
Manufacturer
PAI Holdings LLC
Category
Drug — Activated charcoal suspension
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: AE006
  • expires: 5/31/2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by PAI Holdings LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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