Third listeria death linked to Jindi cheese

A third person has died from a listeria outbreak linked to Victoria's Jindi Cheese Company.

The 68-year-old New South Wales man died from listeriosis late last month.

The link to the cheese was confirmed by Victoria's health department this morning.

The listeria outbreak from the company's Gippsland factory has also been linked to the deaths of two other men and one miscarriage.

A further 23 people have also been infected with listeriosis.

The bacteria outbreak was originally linked to the company's one kilogram rounds of brie and camembert.

The company has since extended a nationwide recall to all batches of cheese it manufactured up to January 6, including other brands such as Wattle Valley and Coles brand.

If such cheese is found it should be thrown out or can be returned for a refund.

Jindi has also set up a customer helpline on 1800 680 175.

Source: ABC News, 10 February 2013