✅ Official notice on file. Bimbo Bakeries USA filed this data breach notice with the California Attorney General on Sep 4, 2026. Compare it with the letter you received: the official copy is linked below.
Bimbo Bakeries USA reported a data breach. The information involved includes Social Security number.
Key facts
| Discovered | Aug 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Data exposed | Social Security number |
| Letter sent | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Reported to California AG | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Company helpline | 1-833-851-8839 |
Free credit monitoring
Bimbo Bakeries USA is offering 12 months of Cyberscout (TransUnion) at no cost to people who received the letter. Enroll at bfs.cyberscout.com/activate using the activation code printed on your letter.
What to do now
- Freeze your credit for free at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and request an IRS Identity Protection PIN at irs.gov to block fraudulent tax returns in your name.
- Get your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and look for accounts you do not recognize.
- Call the Bimbo Bakeries USA helpline at 1-833-851-8839 if you have questions about your letter.
Timeline
- Aug 19, 2026 — Bimbo Bakeries USA discovers the incident
- Aug 31, 2026 — Notification letters sent
- Sep 4, 2026 — Breach reported to the California Attorney General
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Source: notification letter and filing submitted by Bimbo Bakeries USA to the California Attorney General. BreachLetter is not affiliated with Bimbo Bakeries USA. Details extracted from the official letter; always follow the instructions in your own copy.