Del Monte Foods Notifies California AG of Data Security Incident

What the notice says

Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. notified the California Attorney General on October 29, 2026, about a data security incident involving personal information. The notice as filed states that an issue affecting network systems was first identified and that files were later found to have been accessed without permission.

Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. says it first learned of an issue impacting network operability on February 9, 2026, and immediately began an investigation with outside cybersecurity specialists. The organization states it did not confirm that personal information was contained in the acquired files until on or about August 20, 2026, after a comprehensive review. Notice to affected individuals was completed once addresses were confirmed, with that process finished on October 20, 2026. The notice states that the information involved included names, though the specific additional data elements are represented in the filing only as a placeholder field rather than spelled out. Among the state-specific counts listed, the filing states that 11 RI residents were notified of this incident.

What the notice leaves open

The notice as filed does not state a total number of individuals affected across all jurisdictions, nor does it describe how the unauthorized access occurred or identify any responsible party. Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. is offering complimentary identity protection services through Kroll, including credit monitoring and dark web monitoring, to those notified.