Overview

• Electricity has been largely restored across Spain and neighboring countries following the April 28 blackout, which lasted up to ten hours in some regions.
• AESAN advises discarding perishable refrigerated foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy if power was out for more than four hours and temperatures exceeded 5°C.
• Frozen foods that remain at or below 5°C or still contain ice crystals can be safely refrozen, according to FDA recommendations.
• Whole fruits, vegetables, and hard cheeses remain safe for consumption if undamaged, while appearance and smell are unreliable indicators of food safety.
• Consumers are entitled to claim compensation from electric companies for food spoilage or appliance damage caused by the blackout, with documentation required for claims.