TWO people have died and a woman has miscarried after a listeria outbreak linked to soft cheeses produced in Victoria.

A recall has been widened of soft cheese manufactured by the Jindi Cheese company after 18 cases of listeria infection were linked to the products. Seven new cases of listeriosis were discovered this week, prompting Health Department officials to visit the Jindivick factory in West Gippsland on Wednesday.

Acting chief health officer Dr Michael Ackland said he was satisfied the appropriate food processing, hygiene and monitoring practices were being followed.

The company voluntarily introduced stricter product testing and quality-control measures at the factory from January 7, but is voluntarily recalling all batches of cheese manufactured up to and including January 6.

It follows a recall of brie and camembert cheeses on December 19 after the first cases were identified.