is a Gram-positive intracellular pathogen that can cause listeriosis, an invasive disease affecting pregnant women, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Principally foodborne, the pathogen is transmitted typically through contaminated foods. As a result, food manufacturers exert considerable efforts to eliminate from foodstuffs and the environment through food processing and disinfection. However, demonstrates a range of environmental stress tolerances, resulting in persistent colonies that act as reservoirs for the reintroduction of to food contact surfaces and food. Novel technologies for the rapid detection of and disinfection of food manufacturing industries have been developed to overcome these obstacles to minimise the risk of outbreaks and sporadic cases of listeriosis. This review is aimed at exploring in the UK, providing a summary of outbreaks, current routine microbiological testing and the increasing awareness of biocide tolerances. Recommendations for future research in the UK are made, pertaining to expanding the understanding of dissemination in the UK food industry and the continuation of novel technological developments for disinfection of food and the food manufacturing environment.