Ahold Delhaize
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: June 27, 2025 -- Attention, victims of the Ahold Delhaize data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Ahold Delhaize.

Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 2,242,000 individuals were affected by the Ahold Delhaize data breach, and breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: name, contact data, date of birth, government-issued identification numbers (Social Security, passport and driver’s license numbers), financial account data, health data, and employment-related data.

On November 6, 2024, Ahold Delhaize says it discovered unauthorized access to portions of its internal business systems in the United States. In response, the company says it initiated an investigation with support from external cybersecurity firms and informed federal law enforcement. It also began taking steps to manage and limit the impact.

Through the investigation, it was reportedly determined that an outside party accessed and extracted certain files from an internal U.S. file repository during a timeframe spanning November 5 to 6, 2024. Ahold Delhaize has been examining the compromised files to understand what was accessed and whether any personal information was involved. The company recently confirmed that some files may have included employment-related data connected to current and former personnel affiliated with Ahold Delhaize USA companies.

Since the incident was detected, Ahold Delhaize says it has worked to investigate the breach, secure its systems, and evaluate any risks. It also reportedly continues to implement measures to strengthen system security and prevent similar incidents in the future.

As a result of the data breach, Ahold Delhaize is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Ahold Delhaize data breach may be found here: Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Notification (Maine). The Ahold Delhaize Website may also have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

About Ahold Delhaize:

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC operates as the shared‑services division for Ahold Delhaize’s U.S. supermarket brands. The unit provides centralized support in areas such as finance, legal, technology, digital, sustainability, supply chain, and e‑commerce. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, and with offices in Quincy, Massachusetts and other locations, it serves the collective needs of the company's regional brands, which include Food Lion, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

The entity acts as the backbone of operations for the U.S. arm of Ahold Delhaize, coordinating initiatives across its consumer‑facing brands. It supports efforts in areas such as cybersecurity, digital platform integration, loyalty program management, vendor relations, and sustainability planning.

Ahold Delhaize USA Services operates within the structure of Ahold Delhaize, a multinational retail and wholesale group based in the Netherlands and Belgium. Ahold Delhaize USA comprises U.S. brands that collectively represent one of the largest grocery groups on the East Coast and the fourth largest nationwide. The shared‑services model aims to deliver cost efficiencies, support digital growth, and streamline processes that impact multiple regional banners.

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If you believe you are a victim of the Ahold Delhaize data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Ahold Delhaize or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.