Deadly listeria outbreak in France tied to nationwide cheese recall

French health authorities have identified 21 cases of listeriosis, including two deaths, which could have a ‘possible link’ to the consumption of pasteurised cheese from the Chavegrand cheese dairy that has been recalled. © Clémence Denavit/RFI

French investigators are working to trace the source of a deadly listeria outbreak as pressure mounts over delays in recalling contaminated cheese.

Health authorities say 21 people have been infected and two have died, with tests pointing to a well-known cheese producer in central France.