CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 24 Jun 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-char IN AN Aqueous Base With Cherry recalled
PAI Holdings is recalling VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-char IN AN Aqueous Base With Cherry Flavor Activated Charcoal, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0589-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99000
- Recalling firm
- PAI Holdings, Greenville, SC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 15 May 2026
- FDA classified
- 12 Jun 2026
- Reported
- 24 Jun 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
Timeline
| 15 May 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Does Not Meet USP or OTC Monograph: Product did not meet the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M023
Product as listed by the FDA
VistaPharm, KERR INSTA-CHAR IN AN AQUEOUS BASE WITH CHERRY FLAVOR, 25 Grams Activated Charcoal in 120 ml (4 fl oz), distributed by: VistaPharm, Inc., Largo. FL 33771, NDC 66689-202-04.
Where it was distributed
U.S.A. Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Does Not Meet USP or OTC Monograph: Product did not meet the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M023
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: AE001, expires: 5/31/2026.
Where was it sold?
U.S.A. Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 99000This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-char IN AN Aqueous Base With Cherry recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-char IN AN Aqueous Base With Cherry recalled | PAI Holdings | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-char IN AN Sorbitol Base With Cherry recalled | PAI Holdings | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | VistaPharm, Kerr Insta-char IN AN Sorbitol Base With Cherry recalled | PAI Holdings | Other | Nationwide |
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