Cartons recalled as China says coronavirus was found on ice cream

Workers wearing face masks to help curb the spread of coronavirus load frozen foods to a lorry in Beijing (Andy Wong/PA)

Coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch, according to the government.

The Daqiaodao Food Co in Tianjin, adjacent to Beijing, was sealed and its employees were being tested for Covid-19, a city government statement said.