Ahold Delhaize USA Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC
Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC is a support provider for several major U.S. grocery store brands. The company delivers operational and business services, such as IT, cybersecurity, legal, finance, and human resources, for several grocery brands, including BI-LO, Food Lion, Fresh Direct, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, Mayfair Super Markets, Tops Markets and Stop & Shop, as well as ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation.
Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC is part of Ahold Delhaize USA, which is the American division of the global grocery retail conglomerate Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the parent company operates thousands of stores worldwide, serving millions of customers each week.
What Happened?
Ahold Delhaize USA Services discovered a major data breach that affected 2,242 521 individuals across the United States. On November 6, 2024, Ahold Delhaize USA Services discovered suspicious activity and an investigation determined that an unauthorized third party obtained sensitive files their internal U.S. file repositories between November 5 and 6, 2024.
The cybersecurity incident exposed both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of current and former employees and other individuals connected with Ahold Delhaize USA companies. The company began notifying affected individuals on June 26, 2025 and published a Cybersecurity Issue Update on its own website.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Social Security number
- Bank account numbers
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Address
- Phone number
- Driver’s license number
- Passport number
- Employment-related information
- Financial account information
- Government-issued identification number
- Health information, including medical information
- Workers’ compensation information
The data breach was disclosed to the California, Maine, Massachusetts and Montana Attorney Generals' offices on June 26, 2025. Affected individuals include 95,463 in Maine, 2,178 in Montana and 77,112 in Massachusetts.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Ahold Delhaize USA Services or your employer, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring and identity theft protection services: Sign up for the two free years of credit monitoring and identity theft protection services offered in the notice you received.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal and protected health information was compromised in the Ahold Delhaize USA Services data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. This can include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help you take action and protect your rights. To take the next steps, complete the form below.