Abstract: Shigella is one of the main food-borne pathogens, and its low infectious dose and serious hazard have attracted people's attention. Therefore, it is essential to develop rapid, sensitive and efficient methods for the detection of Shigella and to ensure food quality and safety. Methods for detecting Shigella can be divided into three categories: traditional culture methods, immunological methods and molecular biology methods. Many studies have made various improvements in order to make the detection technology more practical in sample detection. This article reviews recent methods for the detection of Shigella, including improved traditional methods, immunological methods, molecular biology methods, as well as new and emerging detection methods. The application scope and progress of these methods are highlighted to provide a reference for the selection of detection methods for Shigella.