The novel coronavirus was found on packaging of imported frozen pork during a routine examination in Xiamen City of Fujian Province, local officials said on Monday. 

The 25-tonne batch was imported from France via Yangshan Port in Shanghai, east China. 

The goods arrived in Xiamen on Saturday and before entering the market, officials added. 

Disinfection and testing of relevant people and the environment have been ordered, with none having turned out positive so far.

China has stepped up inspection measures on imported cold chain products after multiple new cases related to cold-chain transportation surfaced in several cities.