Carlson Nutritional Supplements Kid's Cod Liver Oil, Lemon: 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, Lemon, lot 31850682. The lab measured 185 mg / 2.5 mL of EPA against 185 mg / 2.5 mL on the label, and 250 mg / 2.5 mL of DHA against 250 mg / 2.5 mL.
It holds 435 mg / 2.5 mL of EPA and DHA per serving.
Source: IFOS lot 31850682 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Kid's Cod Liver Oil, Lemon
Lot 31850682 · use by 31 May 2027
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 185 mg / 2.5 mL | 185 mg / 2.5 mL | Meets the label |
| DHA | 250 mg / 2.5 mL | 250 mg / 2.5 mL | Meets the label |
| DPA | 28 mg / 2.5 mL | 25 mg / 2.5 mL | Meets the label |
| Total Omega 3 | 550 mg / 2.5 mL | 550 mg / 2.5 mL | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 2.29 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.0983 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0172 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.07 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 1.86 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 3.7 | 20 | Within the limit |
| Total Oxidation | 7.42 | 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 | 0.023 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 31850682 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31850682 | 31 May 2027 | 185 mg / 2.5 mL / 185 mg / 2.5 mL | 250 mg / 2.5 mL / 250 mg / 2.5 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 serving435 mg / 2.5 mL
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)7.42 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label100% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
No NIH label matches this product yet.