On March 12, 2025, OBI Seafoods, LLC (“OBI”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, OBI Seafoods explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, demographic information, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, medical information, health insurance, government identification numbers, and bank account information. Upon completing its investigation, OBI Seafoods began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from OBI Seafoods, LLC, 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 OBI Seafoods data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the OBI Seafoods Data Breach?
The OBI Seafoods data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, OBI Seafoods’ filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on August 16, 2024, OBI learned of a data security incident that affected parts of its computer network. In response, OBI took the necessary steps to secure its system and then brought on a team of outside cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. OBI also notified federal law enforcement.
Through its investigation, OBI learned that an unauthorized party was able to access confidential information belonging to certain current and former employees and vendors of OBI Seafoods as well as Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC (“OBS”). Evidently, OBI maintains information relating to both OBI and OBS workers and vendors.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, OBI Seafoods 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, address, demographic information, Social Security number, date of birth, medical information, health insurance, government identification number, and bank account information.
On March 12, 2025, OBI Seafoods 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 OBI Seafoods, LLC
OBI Seafoods LLC is a seafood processing company specializing in wild-caught Alaskan seafood, including salmon, cod, and pollock. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates multiple processing facilities across coastal Alaska, serving global markets with high-quality frozen and fresh seafood products. Formed through the merger of Ocean Beauty Seafoods and Icicle Seafoods, OBI Seafoods combines decades of industry expertise and a commitment to sustainable fishing practices. The organization employs approximately 25 people and generates an estimated $5 million in annual revenue.
