Abstract:Loop-mediated isothermal amplification （LAMP）is a novel nucleic acid amplification method.For its simplicity，rapidity and specificity，it has been successfully applied in many industries abroad and plays an increasingly significant role.In this paper，the latest research progress of LAMP technology in the detection of four foodborne pathogens of E.coli O157，Salmonella，Shigella and Staphylococcus aureus was described.The target gene，sensitivity and specificity of the pathogenic bacteria were summarized and compared in the established LAMP method for four bacteria in recent years.The shortcomings of this technique in detection of pathogenic bacteria and the prospects of its application in China were put forward.