Listeria monocytogenes has the capacity to survive many food processing procedures. With increased consumption of ready-to-eat products, this bacterium has accounted for a significant increase in human foodborne infections worldwide, subsequently leading to a wave of new research. The Handbook of Listeria Monocytogenes provides an expert summary on the biology, virulence mechanisms, identification techniques, and recent research and development trends related to L. monocytogenes. Written by leading specialists in the field, this comprehensive reference offers complete coverage of biology, pathgenicity, identification, detection, genomics, proteomics, immunity, and vaccines.