Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil, Natural: 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 9 lots of Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil, Natural. In the latest, lot 62421253 42396, the lab measured 386 mg / 5 mL of EPA against 370 mg / 5 mL on the label, and 540 mg / 5 mL of DHA against 500 mg / 5 mL.
It holds 926 mg / 5 mL of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,335 mg / 5 mL.
Source: IFOS lot 62421253 42396 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Cod Liver Oil, Natural
Lot 62421253 42396 · use by 30 June 2030
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 386 mg / 5 mL | 370 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| DHA | 540 mg / 5 mL | 500 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 1,217 mg / 5 mL | 1,100 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 1.584384 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.319 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0287 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1.5 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.04 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 1.65 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 6.02 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 9.32 | 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 | <0.0065 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | <0.0065 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 62421253 42396 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62421253 42396 | 30 June 2030 | 386 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 540 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 61240782 42267 | 31 March 2030 | 385 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 552 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 52110911 | 31 May 2029 | 384 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 555 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 52130924 | 31 May 2029 | 371 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 518 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 52110911 36313 | 31 May 2029 | 374 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 550 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 41530902 | 30 April 2028 | 370 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 500 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 41460881 | 30 April 2028 | 370 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 500 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 31840673 | 31 May 2027 | 370 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 500 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 31850682 | 31 May 2027 | 370 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 500 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 serving926 mg / 5 mL · middle IFOS product: 1,335 mg / 5 mL
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)9.32 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label106% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
Cod Liver Oil Natural Lemon Flavor
- Form
- Liquid
- Serving
- 5 mL
- Other ingredients
- natural Lemon flavor, Mixed Tocopherols
- Seals printed
- None