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    Universal Pure, LLC Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Universal Pure, LLC.
    • Discovered on April 21, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Financial Account Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Texas.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Universal Pure, LLC, a provider of High Pressure Processing services, experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to its systems between July 10 and August 20, 2024. The company discovered suspicious activity on August 20, 2024, and completed its investigation on August 7, 2025. Official breach notification letters were mailed to affected individuals on or about April 21, 2026.

    The breach confirmed that names and Social Security numbers were exposed. Financial account information was also potentially exposed. The incident affected 9,916 individuals across multiple states, including at least Indiana (16 residents), Maine (1 resident), Massachusetts (47 residents), New Hampshire (3 residents), and Texas (1,179 residents). No medical data was mentioned as being involved.

    Universal Pure, LLC reported the incident to law enforcement, enhanced its security systems, and offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through TransUnion. Details may emerge as regulatory bodies and investigations progress, and notifications to affected individuals can be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Financial Account Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Jul 10, 2024

    Company Discovered

    Aug 20, 2024

    Regulator Notified

    Apr 21, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Apr 21, 2026

    41 days to discover
    609 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:
    Monitoring

    We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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