The food safety situation in Shanghai remains stable, orderly and under control, according to the local food safety watchdog on Friday.

The municipality has been beefing up its efforts to crack down on food safety crimes, with a total of 108 criminal suspects seized from January to May, involving 20 million yuan ($3.23 million), said the Shanghai Food and Drug Administration.

In addition, it has kicked off a special checkup for healthcare foods, especially those that claim to be effective for weight-loss, boosting energy and relieving hypertension.