Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil, Fruit Splash: IFOS lot results, label against lab
Checked 25 October 2026 · labels from NIH's public label database, January 2026 release
The short answer
IFOS tested 3 lots of Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil, Fruit Splash. In the latest, lot 45152565, the lab measured 381 mg / 5 mL of EPA against 370 mg / 5 mL on the label, and 563 mg / 5 mL of DHA against 500 mg / 5 mL.
It holds 944 mg / 5 mL of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,335 mg / 5 mL.
Source: IFOS lot 45152565 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil, Fruit Splash
Lot 45152565 · use by 31 December 2028
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 381 mg / 5 mL | 370 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| DHA | 563 mg / 5 mL | 500 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 1,201 mg / 5 mL | 1,100 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 2.13 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.143 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0181 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.05 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 2.15 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 6.3 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 10.6 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0123 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0016 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0066 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | <0.0066 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 45152565 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45152565 | 31 December 2028 | 381 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 563 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 31820655 | 31 May 2027 | 400 mg / 5 mL / 400 mg / 5 mL | 508 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
Source: IFOS lot reports, linked on each product, from the IFOS list; checks by Decode, 25 October 2026
How it compares with other IFOS products
- EPA and DHA per serving944 mg / 5 mL · middle IFOS product: 1,335 mg / 5 mL
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)10.6 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label109% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
Cod Liver Oil Fruit Splash Flavor
- Form
- Liquid
- Serving
- 5 mL
- Other ingredients
- Natural Flavors, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural
- Seals printed
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)