by Judith Tan & Nicholas Yong

IT IS shape up or ship out for food outlets which do not have excellent hygiene standards - starting with those at public hospitals.

Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan said yesterday that hospital stallholders which do not get the top 'A' or 'B' ratings may be told to close shop.

'If they want to renew the tender or take part in it, then they must deliver this minimum standard of hygiene,' he said.

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