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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.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
The listing-image panel publishes an amount for each of its 1 listed row. That supports ingredient-by-ingredient review; it does not verify the contents.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract | 40 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:google/gemini-2.5-flash 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 package carries a Clean Label Project seal, which we read from the product photographs. We have not queried Clean Label Project's own registry for this exact product, so this records the certifier the brand names — not a confirmation from that certifier.
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 MRO MaryRuth, LLC (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) in Delaware, 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.
The brand's store lists this exact barcode as “Organic Ashwagandha Root Liquid Drops” (variant: Default Title) — 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.
The saved listing evidence does not establish net weight, unit count, per-serving dose, servings per container, so the dose claim cannot yet be checked against serving arithmetic. This is a neutral evidence gap, not a pass or strike.
Marketplace rating not shown★ — rating count unavailable. No exact-listing count history was available, so no review-pattern claim is made.
This recall is not about the product on this page. MARY RUTH ORGANICS recalled a different product on October 28, 2021. FDA has since closed that case. The recalled item was “MaryRuth's Organic Infants Liquid Probiotic; Unflavored, a Dietary Supplement. 1 fl. oz. (30 mL) UPC: 8 56645 00858 7 Serving size (five drops - start with one and work up to”. FDA recorded the reason as “Internal testing found the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the product”. Verify at FDA’s recall database.
Published sources describe how ashwagandha have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha, PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial.
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 package says distributed by: MaryRuth Organios LLC, Los Angeles CA 90035. USPTO names MRO MaryRuth, LLC as the exact wordmark owner. That can be a normal distributor, manufacturer, or licensing relationship; the saved records do not establish the relationship.
Check digit passes; no third-party database record found yet. Coverage gaps are common — not a strike.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
Can you send the certificate of analysis (COA) for the lot number on my bottle?
A real COA names the testing laboratory, the test date, the lot it covers, and what was measured. “Third-party tested” with no document behind it is a marketing sentence.
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.
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 850018471657.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality-testing claim “…Third-party tested for 200+ toxins & contaminants, as well as verified for product label accuracy.…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: the observed listing, saved brand product page, any linked COA or test report; NSF, IFOS, USP, Informed-Sport were not queried | No named laboratory or lot-specific certificate was found for this exact product. The exact brand page names no testing issuer and links no product-bound report. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record. This is a public-evidence limit, not a finding that testing did not occur. |
| Manufacturing claim “…Do not exceed the recommended dose For Most Lifestyles: MaryRuth's Ashwagandha Root Drops are USDA Organic, Non-GMO, Vegan, Made in a GMP Facility.…” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
| Benefit claim “MARYRUTH'S Ashwagandha Root Liquid Drops, Mood & Stress Support Supplement…” | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Roo | shaded = doses used in studies (250 mg–600 mg) · bar = this label | 40 mg — below 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 | 850018471657 — via source listing UPC |
| Brand | MARYRUTH'S |
| Source listing identifier | B08NFN8BCF |
| Retailer listing title | MARYRUTH'S Ashwagandha Root Liquid Drops, Mood & Stress Support Supple… show full titleMARYRUTH'S Ashwagandha Root Liquid Drops, Mood & Stress Support Supplement |
| USPTO brand owner | MRO MaryRuth, LLC · LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY · Delaware, USA |
| Owner filed address | 9220 Sunset Blvd., Suite 320, West Hollywood, California 90069, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | Serving Size: 1.0 mL |
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Net weight | 1 fl oz (30 mL) |
| Badges printed on pack | USDA ORGANIC, HERBALS, Certified B Corporation, clean label PROJECT CERTIFIED, NON-GMO, SUGAR-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE, Certified to meet the high standards for |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract | 40 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“Nervine*” · “Adaptogenic*” · “Traditional Use” · “2 MONTH SUPPLY” · “Shake gently before use.” · “Adults 14+, take up to 0.5 mL 1 to 3 times a day,” · “Please avoid direct dropper contact to the skin or mouth in order to prevent product contamination and damage to the dro” · “Do not exceed the recommended dose.”
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 ↗ | $14.39 checked Sep 03, 2026 — varies by variant/session; price history pending |
| Brand store (www.maryruthorganics.com) ↗ | $21.95 variant: Default Title — matching UPC/GTIN |
Official brand domain: www.maryruthorganics.com. This storefront does not expose a complete public catalog count.
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Ingredient science — NIH references
Ashwagandha — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (204) · botanical; liver-injury case reports exist
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
ashwagandha — NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha · PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial · WebMD: ashwagandha · ClinicalTrials.gov — 78 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use over 6–12 weeks in studies; extract concentration matters (root powder ≠ standardized extract).
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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