IICMA (Ice cream Manufacturer's Association) Reassures That Ice Creams or Frozen Desserts Do Not Cause COVID-19

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Press Trust of India AHMEDABAD
Last Updated : May 13 2020 | 10:23 AM IST

/ -- What to eat, what not to eat are the most asked questions by everyone around the world during this COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of rumours and misinformation is being circulated that is creating havoc among people.

One such erroneous information that is going around is to avoid frozen deserts or ice creams. But WHO (World Health Organisation) has clarified that no types of ice cream or frozen foods can spread the virus and that there is no scientific evidence to support that claim.

https://www.who.int/southeastasia/outbreaks-and-emergencies/novel-coronavirus-2019/fact-or-fiction
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-supply-chain-update
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/coronavirus-doesnt-spread-thru-food-fssai/article31512044.ece
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First Published: May 13 2020 | 10:22 AM IST

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