VistaPharm KERR INSTA-CHAR Recall Issued
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PAI Holdings LLC is recalling one lot of VistaPharm KERR INSTA-CHAR due to failure to meet OTC Monograph requirements.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
PAI Holdings LLC initiated a voluntary recall of a drug product after it was determined that the product did not meet the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Monograph M023.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is 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. The recall covers Lot #: AE006, expires: 5/31/2026. Distribution was nationwide in the United States.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check the lot number on any KERR INSTA-CHAR product in their possession and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses a quality issue with an activated charcoal product distributed across the United States.
Source
FDA recall D-0591-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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