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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 12 listed rows. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | — | |
| Total Fat | 4 g | — | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | — | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | — | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Sugar Alcohol | 5 g | — | |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1240 mg | — | |
| EPA and DHA | 1080 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.
label claims 1080 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (one randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day of EPA + DHA; omega-3 study doses vary widely). Sources: NIH ODS — Omega-3 Fatty Acids fact sheet, PubMed dose-response trial.
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
USPTO lists Barlean's Organic Oils, LLC (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) in WASHINGTON, 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.
Open Food Facts resolves 705875600040 to "Seriously Delicious Omega-3 Lemon Creme" (Barlean's Organic Oils) — consistent with this listing.
Written reviews rose from 890 to 969 between July 15, 2025 and July 28, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 27, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
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.
The panel lists 2,160 mg EPA + DHA per serving (Serving Size 1 Tbsp (15.9 g)). 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.
Technical check only: the panel’s 7 actives sum to 11,320 mg, which fits inside the ≈15,900 mg serving. This means the numbers are physically possible — it does not mean the formula was validated or the contents confirmed.
29 servings × 15.9 g = 461.1 g, matching the printed net weight 454 g (NET WT. 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
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.
This recall is not about the product on this page. Barlean's Llc recalled a different product on May 6, 2019. FDA has since closed that case. The recalled item was “Item FG 10079, Barleans, Flax Oil, 100 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 1007 6. Item FG 10081, Barleans, Lignan Flax Oil, 250 Softgels per bottle. UPC 7 05875 10008 3. Item F”. FDA recorded the reason as “Barlean's dietary supplement product is recalled due to undeclared Sulfites. Sulfite levels of finished goods does not exceed 10 ppm”. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
We have not found a public label filing for this exact product. That is a gap in our records, not evidence that no filing exists.
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 888 on 2025-07-04 to 969 on 2026-07-28 (net +81). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
Where are the ingredients sourced, and where is the product manufactured?
“Made in USA” can describe only the final bottling step. Ask which country the actives came from and whether the facility is audited.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
Scan the barcode on the package and confirm it reads 705875600040.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Origin claim “…Proudly made in the USA…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: customs records or label filings showing where ingredients were sourced and where it was made | “Made in USA” can describe only final bottling. Ingredient-sourcing records were not located for this product. |
| Benefit claim “…Each serving includes EPA and DHA fatty acids which may help to support brain, eye, heart, joint, and immune system health so that you can maintain an active and healthy” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Ingredient evidence exists; on dose: label claims 1080 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (one randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day of EPA + DHA; omega-3 study doses vary widely). |
“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 | 1.24 g — 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 — 3 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 | 705875600040 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | Barlean's |
| Source listing identifier | B002VLZ8BW |
| USPTO brand owner | Barlean's Organic Oils, LLC · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY · WASHINGTON, USA |
| Owner filed address | WASHINGTON, USA) FORMERLY Barlean's Organic Oils, Inc; 3660 Slater Rd, Ferndale, WASHINGTON 98248, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | Serving Size 1 Tbsp (15.9 g) |
| Servings per container | 29 |
| Net weight | NET WT. 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g |
| Badges printed on pack | Non-GMO Project Verified, DAIRY FREE, SUGAR FREE, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, NON GMO PROJECT VERIFIED, GLUTEN FREE, NON-GMO |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Fat | 4 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Sugar Alcohol | 5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1240 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| EPA and DHA | 1080 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS” · “OMEGA-3 EPA/DHA 1,080 mg” · “NATURAL FRUIT FLAVOR” · “3X BETTER ABSORPTION” · “TASTE THE FRUIT. NOT THE FISH.” · “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” · “YOUR GO-TO CHOICE FOR COMPLETE WELLNESS” · “FROM FISH OIL”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Where it sells
| Seller | Price |
|---|---|
| Retailer listing ↗ | $39.99 checked Aug 02, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
Brand store www.barleans.com: 55 supplement products — for comparison, single-focus brands typically carry 5–30 products; very broad catalogs are common among companies that rebrand ready-made formulas — a pattern note, not a verdict.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Omega-3 — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (14,320) · FDA: <5 g/day EPA+DHA from supplements
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
✓ Dosage: label claims 1080 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (one randomized dose-response trial used 300–1,800 mg/day of EPA + DHA; omega-3 study doses vary widely).
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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