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    Lusamerica Foods Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Lusamerica Foods.
    • Discovered on January 31, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs, Medical information, Financial information.
    • Affects individuals in: California.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Lusamerica Foods, a seafood processor and distributor, experienced a data breach around January 31, 2026, which involved unauthorized access to certain files. The company reported the incident to the California Attorney General on May 18, 2026. The specific details of the breach and the exact types of consumer information exposed in the company's notice were not publicly detailed, but secondary reports indicate that various data categories potentially compromised.

    While the exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed, the incident may have involved names, Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs, medical information, and financial information. The company is headquartered in Morgan Hill, California, and notified the California Attorney General of the incident. It remains unclear if other states were affected beyond California. Lusamerica Foods is not publicly traded.

    More details about the breach may emerge as investigations continue, and consumer notices may be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Social Security Numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Dates of Birth
    • Addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government IDs
    • Medical information
    • Financial information

    Company Response Timeline

    Breach Occurred

    Jan 31, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Feb 1, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    May 18, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Unknown

    1 days to discover

    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

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