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    Bimbo Bakeries USA Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Bimbo Bakeries USA.
    • Discovered on August 9, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Mailing Address, Phone Number.
    • Affects individuals in: California, Texas, Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Bimbo Bakeries USA disclosed a data breach related to its Oracle E-Business Suite. The incident occurred on August 9, 2025, and the company later determined that files were accessed on December 6, 2025. The breach was publicly reported to the California Attorney General on September 4, 2026, and affected consumers were notified starting August 31, 2026.

    The breach exposed data for 4,345 individuals. Confirmed data types include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, wage and compensation information, tax return information, direct deposit account details, mailing addresses, and phone numbers. The affected individuals reside in states including California, Texas, and Massachusetts.

    Details can emerge later as investigations continue, and formal notices may be delayed for various reasons. Public plaintiff-side law firms indicate ongoing class action investigation activity related to the breach, though a confirmed filed class action complaint or MDL status has not been found in the available sources.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Wage and Compensation Information
    • Tax Return Information
    • Direct Deposit Account Details
    • Mailing Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Phone Number
      May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Aug 9, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Dec 6, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Sep 4, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Aug 31, 2026

    119 days to discover
    268 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

    Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

    Case Status:
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