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Originally Posted by RacerBill
Omega-6 FAs turn up in high concentrations in many polyunsaturated oils, especially soybean and corn oil. Also corn-fed beef tend to be high in Omega-6. Grass-fed beef have a greater concentration of Omega-3.
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What Bill said.
Also, beware labelling. Just because something says is a good source of Omega-3s, doesn't mean it's actually good.
Best Foods Light Mayo has a sticker that says "Excellent Source of Omega 3 (ALA) 20% of the Daily Value of ALA (1300mg)"
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I'd like to add products like Best Foods Light Mayonnaise to this list. I just saw this today. Big sticker on top that says "Excellent Source of Omega 3 (ALA) 20% of the Daily Value of ALA (1300mg)"
Based on my whole Omega-3 to 6 balance concept, this is absolutely ridiculous. The #2 ingredient on the list is soybean oil (water is #1). You can eat more and more of this stuff to "get your Omega-3s," but for every 300mg of 3s, you get 2300mg of 6s, sending you farther away from balance.
Yes, we have a problem with not getting enough Omega-3 in our diets, but I think the bigger issue is how do we reduce the intake of Omega-6s. This mayo isn't the way. Not by a long shot.
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Shameless source 
Smart Balance is crap, too. Despite what they claim. All it is is better than corn oil margerine.