Aim: In this study, it was aimed that to determine the presence of Listeria spp. and especially Listeria monocytogenes in partridge meats for putting forth the importance on public health.

Materials and Methods: The survey included 10 male and 10 female partridge carcasses. Samples were obtained from a private farm which performs partridge breeding. After the cutting of partridges under aseptic conditions in a private slaughterhouse, samples were brought in to the laboratory and analyzed. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) method was used for the isolation and identification.

Results: Two of the (10%) samples analyzed were found to be contaminated with Listeria spp. 10 isolates collected from the contaminated samples. These samples identified as L. innocua (5, 50%), L. grayi (4, 40%) and L. welshimeri (1, 10%).

Conclusions: As a result, findings showed us partridge meat may be a public health risk and preventive measures should be taken. For this purpose hygienic conditions have to be proven on breeding and slaughtering enterprises, prevent cross- contamination and kept the cold chain until consumption.