The French health ministry has said that, when the Coudray factory is re-opened, it will be under "reinforced controls".

BBC: Listeria firm cleans up

In France a weekly newspaper, the Ouest-France Dimanche, alleged that Coudray had known about its listeria problem since last November.

BBC: Listeria firm cleans up

French health authorities declared a Europe-wide alert on Friday as Coudray distributes its products in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

BBC: Listeria firm cleans up