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Lactobacillus Reuteri
Lactobacillus Reuteri
Also known as: L. reuteri
Low concern
L. reuteri has Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) status in the EU and is a longstanding probiotic.
Found in
56 products
What it is
Limosilactobacillus reuteri (formerly Lactobacillus reuteri) — a lactic acid bacterium used as a probiotic.
Probiotic culture; ferments dairy products and is added to supplements.
Why it's flagged
- rare bacteremia in immunocompromised
- infant formula use should follow medical guidance
What regulators actually say
"Lactobacillus reuteri is recommended for the QPS list with no qualifications."
"FDA GRAS notice inventory contains multiple notices for Lactobacillus reuteri strains as food ingredients."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Various L. reuteri strains have GRAS notices accepted by FDA.
European Union — EFSA
QPS status maintained for L. reuteri (EFSA BIOHAZ Panel updates).
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