Data Breach Summary
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), North America’s largest publicly traded wholesale distributor, has confirmed a significant cyberattack that has disrupted its operations and impacted its ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders. Affected individuals are advice to remain vigilant by monitoring their accounts, reviewing medical and insurance statements, and reporting any suspicious activity.
On June 5, 2025, UNFI detected unauthorized activity within its IT systems, prompting the company to take certain systems offline as a precautionary measure. The breach led to temporary disruptions in the company’s business operations, including the suspension of deliveries to various retail locations across North America.
The cyberattack has affected over 30,000 retail locations serviced by UNFI, including major grocery chains and independent retailers. Customers have reported shortages of key products such as frozen and dairy items, as well as baked goods components. Some businesses are seeking alternative suppliers to mitigate the supply chain interruptions.
The cyberattack has had a notable impact on UNFI’s stock performance. Shares of the company dropped as much as 9.3% on Wall Street following the disclosure, closing down 6.9%, with a market valuation of approximately $1.6 billion.
UNFI has activated its incident response plan and is working with third-party cybersecurity experts to assess and remediate the situation. The company has notified law enforcement and is collaborating with relevant authorities to investigate the breach.
The data breach may have affected the following for various patients:
Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers
Dates of birth, medical diagnoses, and treatment details
Health insurance data
Social Security numbers, in limited cases
Enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity restoration service offered.
Check credit reports (available free once per year from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) for unusual activity.
Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze if SSN or insurance data was involved.
Stay alert for suspicious communications or fraud attempts.
Utilize state-specific resources, such as the MD Attorney General’s identity theft resources, if applicable
Following the breach, United Natural Foods faces potential class-action lawsuits from patients alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the United Natural Foods data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold United Natural Foods accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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