Carlson Nutritional Supplements Salmon Oil: 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. In the latest, lot SB017578, the lab measured 305 mg / 2 softgels of EPA against 220 mg / 2 softgels on the label, and 224 mg / 2 softgels of DHA against 180 mg / 2 softgels.
It holds 529 mg / 2 softgels of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 1,190 mg / 2 softgels.
Source: IFOS lot SB017578 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements Salmon Oil
Lot SB017578 · use by 31 August 2029
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 305 mg / 2 softgels | 220 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| DHA | 224 mg / 2 softgels | 180 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 696 mg / 2 softgels | 500 mg / 2 softgels | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 18.9 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.135 ppt | 1 ppt | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.175 ppt | 1.5 ppt | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 1.03 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 1.6 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 9.75 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 12.95 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0122 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 |
| Toal Arsenic | 0.0771 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot SB017578 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB017578 | 31 August 2029 | 305 mg / 2 softgels / 220 mg / 2 softgels | 224 mg / 2 softgels / 180 mg / 2 softgels | Report |
| SB016757 | 30 September 2028 | 305 mg / 2 soft gels / 220 mg / 2 soft gels | 249 mg / 2 soft gels / 180 mg / 2 soft gels | Report |
| SB015782 | 31 July 2027 | 271 mg / 2 soft gels / 220 mg / 2 soft gels | 229 mg / 2 soft gels / 180 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 serving529 mg / 2 softgels · middle IFOS product: 1,190 mg / 2 softgels
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)12.95 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label132% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
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