Lactiplantibacillus
Lactiplantibacillus species have a long history of safe use in fermentation. EFSA grants Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status to L.
What it is
Genus of lactic acid bacteria (formerly part of Lactobacillus, reclassified in 2020) including Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, used as a probiotic and fermentation culture.
Starter culture in fermented foods; probiotic ingredient in dairy and supplements.
Why it's flagged
- Rare bacteremia in severely immunocompromised patients
- Probiotic health claims often exceed evidence for specific strains
What regulators actually say
"The QPS status... applies to species included in the QPS list, e.g. several Lactobacillus species (now reclassified) including Lactiplantibacillus plantarum."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS notices accepted for various Lactiplantibacillus strains
European Union — EFSA
EFSA QPS status granted to multiple Lactiplantibacillus species
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