Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Ippolito International, LP, regarding its recent data breach. The Ippolito International data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of current and former employees.
ABOUT IPPOLITO INTERNATIONAL, LP.:
Ippolito International is a vegetable farming company that grows Queen Victoria and Coast King brand vegetables. Founded in 2000, Ippolito International has quickly grown its operations by expanding into a variety of vegetable lines, including brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, different types of lettuce, and more. Additionally, Ippolito International provides monthly recipes, often involving its produce. Headquartered in Salinas, California, Ippolito International runs farms, warehouses, and distribution facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On April 26, 2022, Ippolito International experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Ippolito International concluded that an unauthorized actor accessed this sensitive information between April 18 and April 26, 2022. Furthermore, Ippolito International determined that certain files within its network were encrypted. On October 20, 2022, Ippolito International began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information impacted includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you are a current or former employee of Ippolito International:
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 Ippolito International data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring service provided by Ippolito International, LP;
- 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.