Listeria monocytogenes, an intra-cellular, Gram-positive, pathogenic bacterium, is one of the leading agents of foodborne illnesses. The morbidity of human listeriosis is low, but it has a high mortality rate of approximately 20% to 30%.L. monocytogenesis a psychotropic organism, making it a significant threat to ready-to-eat (RTE) meat product food safety.Listeriacontamination is associated with the food processing environment or post-cooking cross-contamination events. The potential use of antimicrobials in packaging can reduce foodborne disease risk and spoilage. Novel antimicrobials can be advantageous for limitingListeriaand improving the shelf life of RTE meat. This review will discuss theListeriaoccurrence in RTE meat products and potential natural antimicrobial additives for controllingListeria.