Evaluation of strategies for reducing patulin contamination of apple juice using a farm to fork risk assessment model

► Development of farm to fork risk assessment model for patulin in apple juice. ► Storage of apples under controlled atmosphere contributes to patulin contamination. ► Higher probability of highly contaminated apple juices from January onwards. ► When apples from controlled atmosphere are used a sorting step should be included. ► Also deck storage after cold storage is a CCP for patulin accumulation.