Salmonella
, the prevailing zoonotic pathogen within the Enterobacteriaceae family, holds the foremost position in global bacterial poisoning incidents, thereby signifying its paramount importance in public health. Consequently, the imperative for expeditious and uncomplicated detection techniques for
Salmonella
in food is underscored. After more than two decades of development, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has emerged as a potent adjunct to the polymerase chain reaction, demonstrating significant advantages in the realm of isothermal amplification. Its growing prominence is evident in the increasing number of reports on its application in the rapid detection of
Salmonella
. This paper provides a systematic exposition of the technical principles and characteristics of LAMP, along with an overview of the research progress made in the rapid detection of
Salmonella
using LAMP and its derivatives. Additionally, the target genes reported in various levels, including
Salmonella
genus, species, serogroup, and serotype, are summarized, aiming to offer a valuable reference for the advancement of LAMP application in
Salmonella
detection. Finally, we look forward to the development direction of LAMP and expect more competitive methods to provide strong support for food safety applications.