Carlson Nutritional Supplements The Very Finest Fish 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 13 lots of Carlson Nutritional Supplements The Very Finest Fish Oil, Lemon. In the latest, lot 2605067 41453, the lab measured 211 mg / softgel of EPA against 180 mg / softgel on the label, and 144 mg / softgel of DHA against 120 mg / softgel.
It holds 355 mg / softgel of EPA and DHA per serving. The middle IFOS product holds 752 mg / softgel.
Source: IFOS lot 2605067 41453 report
The latest lot
Carlson Nutritional Supplements The Very Finest Fish Oil, Lemon
Lot 2605067 41453 · use by 31 May 2029
Fish oil content, lab against label
| Test | Measured | Label | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA | 211 mg / softgel | 180 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
| DHA | 144 mg / softgel | 120 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
| Total Omega-3 | 441 mg / softgel | 350 mg / softgel | Meets the label |
Contaminants against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCBs | 1.51 ppb | 45 ppb | Within the limit |
| Dioxins and Furans | 0.158 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
| Dioxin-Like PCBs | 0.0332 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | 1.5 ppt WHO-TEQ (2005) | Within the limit |
Freshness
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Value | 0.08 mg KOH/g | 3 mg KOH/g | Within the limit |
| Peroxide | 3.32 meq/kg | 5 meq/kg | Within the limit |
| Anisidine | 10 | 20 | Within the limit |
| TOTOX | 16.64 | 19.5 | Within the limit |
Heavy metals against the limit
| Test | Measured | Limit | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | <0.0124 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Cadmium | <0.0017 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
| Lead | <0.0066 ppm | 0.05 ppm | Within the limit |
| Total Arsenic | <0.0066 ppm | 0.1 ppm | Within the limit |
Source: IFOS lot 2605067 41453 report
Every lot, label against lab
| Lot | Use by | EPA, lab / label | DHA, lab / label | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2605067 41453 | 31 May 2029 | 211 mg / softgel / 180 mg / softgel | 144 mg / softgel / 120 mg / softgel | Report |
| 0020226 | 28 February 2029 | 835 mg / 5ml / 800 mg / 5ml | 531 mg / 5ml / 500 mg / 5ml | Report |
| 0121025 | 31 October 2028 | 803 mg / 5 mL / 800 mg / 5 mL | 517 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 2509082 37486 | 30 September 2028 | 409 mg / 2 softgels / 360 mg / 2 softgels | 276 mg / 2 softgels / 240 mg / 2 softgels | Report |
| 0050225 | 31 March 2028 | 844 mg / 5 mL / 800 mg / 5 mL | 507 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 2502058 | 31 January 2028 | 212 mg / softgel / 180 mg / softgel | 142 mg / softgel / 120 mg / softgel | Report |
| 0011224 | 31 December 2027 | 956 mg / 5 mL / 800 mg / 5 mL | 515 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 2406058 | 30 June 2027 | 432 mg /2 soft gels / 360 mg /2 soft gels | 277 mg /2 soft gels / 240 mg /2 soft gels | Report |
| 0010324 | 31 March 2027 | 839 mg / 5 mL / 800 mg / 5 mL | 510 mg / 5 mL / 500 mg / 5 mL | Report |
| 2402048 | 28 February 2027 | 203 mg /soft gels / 180 mg /soft gels | 123 mg /soft gels / 120 mg /soft gels | Report |
| 0070124 | 31 January 2027 | 951 mg/ 5mL / 800 mg/ 5mL | 530 mg/ 5mL / 500 mg/ 5mL | Report |
| 2310026 | 31 October 2026 | 422 mg / 2 caps / 360 mg / 2 caps | 295 mg / 2 caps / 240 mg / 2 caps | 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 serving355 mg / softgel · middle IFOS product: 752 mg / softgel
- Freshness (TOTOX, lower is fresher)16.64 · middle IFOS product: 9.24 · limit 19.5
- Measured against the label118% of the label amount
Source: IFOS list, checked 23 October 2026
The matching NIH label
The Very Finest Fish Oil Natural Lemon Flavor
- Form
- Liquid
- Serving
- 5 mL
- Other ingredients
- Natural Flavors, Contains Less Than 0.5% Of The Following (Antioxidant Blend)
- Seals printed
- Freshness & potency Purity guaranteed IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)