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Got a notice from Performance Food Group, Inc.? Here’s what to do.

Performance Food Group, Inc. told the Massachusetts Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.

Your checklist

  1. 1

    Keep the letter

    Save the notice from Performance Food Group, Inc. and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.

  2. 2

    Freeze your credit

    The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.

  3. 3

    Change reused passwords

    Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.

  4. 4

    Get a free claim review

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About the Performance Food Group, Inc. breach

Reported to
Massachusetts Attorney General
Date filed
February 16, 2025
People notified
Not stated
Cause in filing
Not stated

Performance Food Group, Inc. operates as a major broadline foodservice distributor, managing complex supply chains, extensive warehouse networks, and large-scale logistics operations across the country. Because of the vast scope of its enterprise, the company maintains extensive digital archives containing sensitive personal identifiable information (PII) for thousands of employees, independent contractors, vendors, and corporate partners. This data typically includes comprehensive payroll records, human resources documentation, tax administration files, banking details for direct deposits, and confidential personnel histories necessary to sustain a massive nationwide workforce. The security incident reported by Performance Food Group, Inc. to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2025 highlights the persistent vulnerabilities facing large corporate networks that manage centralized employee and vendor databases. While specific forensic details continue to emerge, breaches of this nature frequently involve sophisticated cyberattacks, unauthorized actors breaching perimeter defenses, or vulnerabilities within third-party enterprise software and vendor ecosystems. When corporate infrastructure is compromised, attackers often gain undetected access to internal file repositories where high-value personnel records and financial files are stored. The exposure of employee and corporate records in a breach of this magnitude creates severe, multi-faceted risks for affected individuals. Compromised data fields often include Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, banking details, and wage information, which are precisely the credentials required to execute devastating financial fraud. When Social Security numbers and banking information are leaked, victims face an elevated risk of synthetic identity theft, unauthorized credit card applications, fraudulent tax return filings, and direct takeover of personal financial accounts, requiring years of vigilant monitoring to mitigate. Under Massachusetts state data protection laws, as well as general common law standards of care, Performance Food Group, Inc. had a strict legal obligation to implement and maintain reasonable cybersecurity measures to safeguard the sensitive PII entrusted to its systems. Employers and corporations holding employee data are required to utilize robust encryption, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and regular vulnerability assessments. The occurrence of a data breach of this scale strongly suggests that these mandated security safeguards may have been inadequate or improperly maintained, representing a potential failure of the company's legal duty to protect private information. Receiving a data breach notification letter from Performance Food Group, Inc. serves as formal legal acknowledgment that your private information was compromised due to corporate security failures. Legally, this notification establishes the necessary standing to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the company accountable for failing to protect your data. You do not need to prove that you have already suffered actual financial loss or identity theft to seek legal recourse; the increased risk of future harm is sufficient. Our firm evaluates these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are never any out-of-pocket costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

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Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach questions

Is the Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Performance Food Group, Inc. in the mail matches the breach Performance Food Group, Inc. reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General on February 16, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Performance Food Group, Inc. through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Performance Food Group, Inc. offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your Performance Food Group, Inc. notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
Is there a Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Performance Food Group, Inc.. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Performance Food Group, Inc. over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Massachusetts and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Performance Food Group, Inc. data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Performance Food Group, Inc. settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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