On November 9, 2023, Refresco Beverages U.S. Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed portions of the company’s computer network. In this notice, Refresco explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their personal health information and information related to workers’ compensation claims. Upon completing its investigation, Refresco began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from Refresco Beverages U.S. Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Refresco Beverages data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Data Breach Affecting Refresco Beverages?

The Refresco Beverages data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Refresco’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on May 14, 2023, Refresco learned that the company had been the recent victim of a cyberattack. In response, Refresco launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the incident.

The Refresco investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s North American servers. It was later determined that some of the files that were accessible to the unauthorized party contained confidential employee information.

After learning that sensitive employee data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Refresco Beverages reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, health information, workers’ compensation claim information, and ADA accommodation information.

On November 9, 2023, Refresco Beverages sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Refresco Beverages U.S. Inc.

Founded in 1999, Refresco Beverages U.S. Inc. is an independent bottling company based out of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Refresco works with beverage companies to source ingredients, develop recipes and solve supply chain issues common throughout the industry. Refresco Beverages employs more than 13,000 people and generates approximately $3.1 billion in annual revenue.