Carlson Nutritional Supplements Salmon Oil Complete: 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 Salmon Oil Complete. In the latest, lot SB018145 42005, the lab measured 292 mg / 2 softgels of EPA against 250 mg / 2 softgels on the label, and 266 mg / 2 softgels of DHA against 230 mg / 2 softgels.
It holds 558 mg / 2 softgels of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,190 mg / 2 softgels.
Source: IFOS lot SB018145 42005 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Salmon Oil Complete
Lot SB018145 42005 · use by 30 June 2030
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 292 mg / 2 softgels | 250 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| DHA | 266 mg / 2 softgels | 230 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 814 mg / 2 softgels | 700 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-6 | 340 mg / 2 softgels | 200 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-7 | 59 mg / 2 softgels | 40 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-9 | 852 mg / 2 softgels | 600 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 29 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.238 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.522 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1.5 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 1.01 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 2.64 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 4.75 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 10.03 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0125 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0017 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0067 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Inorganic Arsenic | <0.02 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot SB018145 42005 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB018145 42005 | 30 June 2030 | 292 mg / 2 softgels / 250 mg / 2 softgels | 266 mg / 2 softgels / 230 mg / 2 softgels | Report |
| SB017302 35411 | 31 May 2029 | 311 mg / 2 softgels / 250 mg / 2 softgels | 315 mg / 2 softgels / 230 mg / 2 softgels | Report |
| SB016341 | 30 April 2028 | 253 mg / 2 softgels / 250 mg / 2 softgels | 240 mg / 2 softgels / 230 mg / 2 softgels | 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 serving558 mg / 2 softgels · middle IFOS product: 1,190 mg / 2 softgels
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)10.03 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label116% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
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