ABSTRACT
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria species that causes serious problems to human health. In the food industry, the control of the proliferation of this pathogen constitutes a great challenge. Mainly related to the existence of Listeria spp. in dairy products, countless projects were made up to date. Besides the fact that this pathogen has already showed resistance to products used for cleaning the machinery in the food industry, biofilm formation additionally complicates its elimination. Therefore, the objective of this article was to review new existing alternatives to combat this pathogen with the use of novel reagents, plant extracts, antagonistic bacteria, genetic alteration, antimicrobial coating, or cold plasma. These alternatives are suggested to researchers and entrepreneurs to guarantee the quality of fabricated products and, subsequently, of public health.
