Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Dole Food Company regarding its recent data breach. The Dole data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 3,800 employees.
ABOUT DOLE FOOD COMPANY:
Dole is a global leader in fresh produce production and distribution. In addition to familiar whole fruits and vegetables, Dole also offers organic produce, pre-cut fruits, and salad kits. To support the demand for its products, Dole employees 37,400 individuals who operate on 114,000 acres of farmland and in 250 facilities across 30 countries. Through its efforts, Dole has achieved leading positions in several key markets including #1 global exporter of grapes, #1 leader for bananas in North America, and the #2 position for pineapples in North America. In 2022, Dole’s revenue reached $9.2 billion.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In February 2023, Dole discovered that it experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Dole determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on or around February 10, 2023. On June 20, 2023, Dole began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Address
- Driver’s license information
- Passport number
If you received a data breach notification letter from Dole:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Dole data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Dole Food Company;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.