Cyanotoxins: An Emerging Global Issue

Cyanobacterial blooms are becoming an increasingly prevalent occurrence around the world with major incidents occurring recently in the United States.   As a means to mitigate impact to the potable water supply, the US Environmental Protection Agency has issued health advisory levels for the major cyanotoxins of concern, as well as providing guidance on mitigation techniques to source water managers.  As awareness to potable water quality increases, impact on the food industry may become an emerging and important topic for consideration.