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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
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The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 11 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | — | |
| Total Fat | 2 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | — | |
| Protein | <1 g | — | |
| Vitamin A (from Cod Liver Oil and retinyl palmitate) | 90 mcg RAE | — | |
| Vitamin D (from Cod Liver Oil and cholecalciferol) | 4 mcg | — | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) | 2.7 mg | — | |
| Norwegian Cod Liver Oil | 2 g | — | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 460 mg | — | |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 160 mg | — | |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 200 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; the open question is whether those listed amounts are independently verified and how they compare with relevant research.
vision:claude-cli:subscription Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
The panel lists 360 mg EPA + DHA per serving (2 Soft Gels). One randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day; omega-3 studies vary widely. This is research context, not a recommendation or safety verdict.
USPTO lists J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. (CORPORATION) in ILLINOIS, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Label #337588 “Cod Liver Oil Natural Lemon Flavor” (Carlson), entered 2025-08-22, with the full Supplement Facts on file. Company on file: Distributor — Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL, USA.
UPCitemdb resolves 088395013812 to "Carlson Cod Liver Oil Lightly Lemon 150 Soft Gels" (Carlson Labs) — consistent with this listing.
The brand's store lists this exact barcode as “Cod Liver Oil Gems” (variant: 150 Soft Gels) — identity confirmed across retailer listings.
Documented concerns
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Marketplace rating not shown★ — rating count unavailable. No exact-listing count history was available, so no review-pattern claim is made.
We read the full Supplement Facts panel from the listing-image panel (below), but the label doesn’t state a serving weight, so the arithmetic can’t run. A gap in the label’s information, not evidence of a problem.
Published sources describe how omega-3 have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet, PubMed dose-response trial.
The package says distributed by: Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 USA. USPTO names J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. as the exact wordmark owner. That can be a normal distributor, manufacturer, or licensing relationship; the saved records do not establish the relationship.
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
What to ask and check
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
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Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 088395013812.
A mismatch between the barcode on the box and the one on the listing is worth pausing over — it can indicate a different variant, a repack, or a counterfeit.
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “…Supports whole body health and wellness…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | shaded = doses used in studies (300 mg–1.8 g) · bar = this label | 460 mg — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 4 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| UPC (barcode) — also our record ID | 088395013812 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Carlson |
| Source listing identifier | B06XS1RZVB |
| Retailer listing title | Carlson Cod Liver Oil Gems, 460 mg, Omega-3s, Lemon, 150 Softgels… show full titleCarlson Cod Liver Oil Gems, 460 mg, Omega-3s, Lemon, 150 Softgels |
| USPTO brand owner | J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc. · CORPORATION · ILLINOIS, USA |
| Owner filed address | 600 W. University Drive, Arlington Heights, ILLINOIS 60074, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 2 Soft Gels |
| Servings per container | 75 |
| Pack statement | 150 Soft Gels | 75 Servings |
| Badges printed on pack | Non-GMO, Freshness Potency Purity Guaranteed, Natural Lemon Flavor, Gluten Free, FOS, IFOS, Gluten-free, No Artificial Preservatives |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Fat | 2 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Protein | <1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin A (from Cod Liver Oil and retinyl palmitate) | 90 mcg RAE | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin D (from Cod Liver Oil and cholecalciferol) | 4 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) | 2.7 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Norwegian Cod Liver Oil | 2 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 460 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 160 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Wild Norwegian” · “460 mg Omega-3s” · “+ Vitamins A & D3” · “Heart Health*” · “Brain Function*” · “Immune Support*” · “Providing the finest Norwegian omega” · “the finest Norwegian omega-3s since 1982”
Read by a vision model from 7 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Supplement Facts — NIH DSLD registry
serving: 5 mL · contents: 8.4 Fluid Ounce(s) · label #337588 at dsld.od.nih.gov
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 40 Calorie(s) |
| Total Fat | 4.5 Gram(s) |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 255 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 10 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 6.7 mg |
| Norwegian Cod Liver Oil | 4.6 Gram(s) |
mcg = 1/1,000 of a mg. As filed in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database — the authoritative digitization of the printed label. Label versions can lag reformulations.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $37.83 checked Aug 16, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
| Brand store (carlsonlabs.com) ↗ | $44.50 variant: 150 Soft Gels — matching UPC/GTIN |
Official brand domain: carlsonlabs.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin A — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (10,699) · UL 3000 mcg (preformed vitamin A (retinol); excludes beta-carotene)
Vitamin D — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (26,500) · UL 100 mcg (adults; 100 mcg = 4,000 IU)
Vitamin E — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,326) · UL 1000 mg (supplemental alpha-tocopherol, adults)
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
omega-3 (EPA + DHA) — NIH ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet · PubMed dose-response trial · ClinicalTrials.gov — 684 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: research measures EPA and DHA together, not the weight of the fish-oil concentrate; the panel must expose those rows separately.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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