Carlson Nutritional Supplements Maximum Omega Minis: 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 2 lots of Carlson Nutritional Supplements Maximum Omega Minis. In the latest, lot 2403059, the lab measured 688 mg / 2 soft gels of EPA against 600 mg / 2 soft gels on the label, and 469 mg / 2 soft gels of DHA against 400 mg / 2 soft gels.
It holds 1,157 mg / 2 soft gels of EPA and DHA per serving.
Source: IFOS lot 2403059 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Maximum Omega Minis
Lot 2403059 · use by 29 February 2028
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 688 mg / 2 soft gels | 600 mg / 2 soft gels | Meets the label |
| DHA | 469 mg / 2 soft gels | 400 mg / 2 soft gels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega 3 | 1,280 mg / 2 soft gels | 1,000 mg / 2 soft gels | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 0.442 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.0889 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.00866 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.48 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 0.91 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 2.5 | 20 | Within the limit |
| Total Oxidation | 4.32 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.05 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.01 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Inorganic Arsenic | <0.05 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.01 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 2403059 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2403059 | 29 February 2028 | 688 mg / 2 soft gels / 600 mg / 2 soft gels | 469 mg / 2 soft gels / 400 mg / 2 soft gels | Report |
| 2310087 | 31 October 2027 | 658 mg / 2 soft gels / 600 mg / 2 soft gels | 462 mg / 2 soft gels / 400 mg / 2 soft gels | 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 serving1,157 mg / 2 soft gels
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)4.32 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label116% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
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