Carlson Nutritional Supplements Kid's Cod Liver Oil, Green Apple: 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 1 lot of Carlson Nutritional Supplements Kid's Cod Liver Oil, Green Apple, lot 24312105. The lab measured 400 mg / 5 mL of EPA against 370 mg / 5 mL on the label, and 518 mg / 5 mL of DHA against 500 mg / 5 mL.
It holds 918 mg / 5 mL of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,335 mg / 5 mL.
Source: IFOS lot 24312105 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Kid's Cod Liver Oil, Green Apple
Lot 24312105 · use by 31 October 2026
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 400 mg / 5 mL | 370 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| DHA | 518 mg / 5 mL | 500 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| DPA | 55 mg / 5 mL | 50 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
| Total Omega 3 | 1,195 mg / 5 mL | 1,100 mg / 5 mL | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 2.62 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.162 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0157 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.1 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 3.35 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 3.7 | 20 | Within the limit |
| Total Oxidation | 10.4 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | < 0.0050 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | < 0.020 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | < 0.050 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | < 0.010 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 24312105 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24312105 | 31 October 2026 | 400 mg / 5 mL / 370 mg / 5 mL | 518 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 serving918 mg / 5 mL · middle IFOS product: 1,335 mg / 5 mL
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)10.4 · 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
Kid's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Natural Green Apple Flavor
- Form
- Liquid
- Serving
- 2.5 mL
- Other ingredients
- Natural Flavors, Natural Mixed Tocopherols
- Seals printed
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)