Dot Foods Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

On January 7, 2026, food redistributor Dot Foods notified regulators that an unauthorized party accessed several company email accounts, potentially exposing employee personal information. If you received a letter about this incident, you may be entitled to free identity-protection services and possible compensation. Contact our data-breach team for a free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Key Details at a Glance

• Breach window: December 3–4, 2025
• Notice mailed: January 7, 2026
• Systems involved: Company email accounts and Dot Rewards platform
• Data exposed: Name and Social Security number (SSN)
• Free services offered: 24 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration through Norton LifeLock

What Happened?

According to the notice filed with the Maine Attorney General, Dot Foods detected suspicious activity in a small number of employee email accounts on December 3, 2025. The company immediately secured the accounts and engaged third-party cybersecurity and computer forensics specialists. The investigation determined that an unauthorized actor viewed certain emails over a one-day period—December 3 to December 4, 2025.

By December 15, 2025, investigators confirmed that an attachment in one of the accessed emails contained personal information belonging to individuals now being notified. While Dot Foods cannot verify that the attachment was actually opened, the company “cannot rule it out.” The same intruder accessed the Dot Rewards platform, which the company has since locked down.

What Information Was Exposed?

The attachment included the following personal details:

• Name
• Social Security number

Dot Foods reports that no customer data was affected.

Company Response

Dot Foods, Inc., and Dot Transportation, Inc. (“Dot Foods”) state that they:

• Secured the impacted email accounts immediately after discovery
• Engaged external cybersecurity and forensics experts to investigate
• Locked down the Dot Rewards platform during the investigation
• Reviewed policies and strengthened technical safeguards
• Are offering complimentary 24-month credit monitoring and identity-restoration services through Norton LifeLock

Steps You Can Take

Dot Foods advises all affected individuals to remain vigilant by reviewing financial statements and credit reports and to report unusual activity to their institutions. Impacted persons should also:

• Enroll in the free Norton LifeLock services using the instructions provided in the mailed notice
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus
• Retain copies of any correspondence related to this incident

Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)

Timeline of the Dot Foods Breach

• December 3, 2025 – Suspicious email activity detected; accounts secured.
• December 3–4, 2025 – Unauthorized viewing of certain emails confirmed.
• December 15, 2025 – Dot Foods identifies that an email attachment contained personal data.
• January 7, 2026 – Consumer notifications and regulatory filings issued.

Company Overview

Dot Foods, Inc., and Dot Transportation, Inc. (Dot Foods) is the largest food redistributor in the United States, serving distributors in all 50 states and over 55 countries.

• Website: dotfoods.com
• Privacy Policy: dotfoods.com/privacy-policy
• Support/Contact: dotfoods.com/contact
• Headquarters: 1 Dot Way, P.O. Box 192, Mt. Sterling, Illinois, United States
• Founded: 1960
• Industry: Food redistribution
• Employees: Approximately 6,300
• Official Social Channels:
  • LinkedIn
  • X/Twitter
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram

Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Dot Foods — what should I do?

Follow the enrollment instructions for the free Norton LifeLock services, monitor your financial accounts, and keep a copy of the letter. If you notice suspicious activity, report it immediately to your bank and credit bureaus.

How do I submit a claim related to the Dot Foods data breach?

Our legal team can help you determine eligibility and file a claim at no out-of-pocket cost. Contact us for a free consultation.

Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Dot Foods?

If your name and SSN were involved, you may qualify to seek monetary damages. Eligibility depends on loss, state laws, and other factors—reach out to discuss your situation.

What information did the Dot Foods breach expose?

The exposed data consisted of names and Social Security numbers contained within an email attachment viewed—or potentially viewed—by an unauthorized party.

Did Dot Foods offer credit monitoring, and for how long?

Yes. Dot Foods is providing 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity-restoration services through Norton LifeLock.

How many people were affected by the Dot Foods breach?

The company has not publicly disclosed an exact headcount. Affected individuals are being notified directly by mail.

How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Dot Foods?

You can download the letter filed with the Maine Attorney General directly from the state portal using the button above.