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Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum 299v
Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum 299v
Low concern
L. plantarum 299v is a well-studied probiotic with evidence for gastrointestinal use.
Found in
67 products
What it is
A specific probiotic strain of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (formerly Lactobacillus plantarum) used in fermented and functional foods.
Probiotic culture added to fermented foods, beverages, and supplements for purported gut health benefits.
Why it's flagged
- Bacteremia/sepsis risk in severely immunocompromised individuals (rare)
What regulators actually say
"Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is recommended for the QPS list (Qualified Presumption of Safety) for use in food and feed."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Treated as a microbial food culture; not specifically GRAS-listed by FDA but used under self-affirmed GRAS notices.
European Union — EFSA
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum included in the EFSA QPS list.
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