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Dot Foods 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 Dot Foods, Inc. & Dot Transportation, Inc. 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 Dot Foods
Dot Foods, Inc. is a major food redistributor based in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Founded in 1960, the company has grown to become North America's largest food industry redistributor, supplying more than 100,000 products from over 1,100 manufacturers to distributors and food processors across the United States and internationally.
Dot Foods operates a network of distribution centers and delivers products in less-than-truckload quantities, allowing customers to receive a wide variety of products quickly and efficiently.
What Happened?
In December 2025, Dot Foods discovered suspicious activity involving a small number of email accounts. The company promptly secured the affected accounts and launched an investigation with cybersecurity and computer forensics specialists. The investigation determined that certain email messages were viewed by an unauthorized actor between Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, 2025.
On Dec. 15, 2025, Dot Foods identified that an attachment in one of the accessed emails contained sensitive employee information. The company notified all employees of the incident on Dec. 17, 2025. Written notices to affected individuals began on Jan. 7, 2026.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Social Security number
The breach affected approximately 6,374 individuals in the United States, including residents in Indiana, Maine, and Massachusetts.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Dot Foods, Inc. & Dot Transportation, Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating whether the company took adequate steps to protect sensitive data and whether affected individuals are entitled to damages.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and pursue compensation, complete the below form. Lawyers are ready to review your situation and help you take the next steps.
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