Modern indoor farming and food safety

Indoor farming is often promoted as a safer alternative to conventional farming, with claimed benefits such as reduced pesticide use, efficient water and fertilizer management, and year-round local production. While these systems offer possible advantages, the report underscores that they are not immune to food safety risks. The report highlights that food safety risks, especially microbiological hazards like Salmonella and E. coli, remain present. Inputs such as seeds, water, substrates, and even human handling can introduce contamination if not carefully managed.