Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (“Tootsie Roll”) regarding its recent data breach. The Tootsie Roll data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.:
Tootsie Roll is a candy manufacturer based in Illinois. Founded in 1896, Tootsie Roll produces confectionery products under a variety of brands, including Tootsie Roll, Tootsie Roll Pops, Caramel Apple Pops, Dots, Junior Mints, Charleston Chew, Andes, Dubble Bubble, Razzles, and more.2 In 2024, Tootsie Roll’s net product sales totaled $715 million.3 Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tootsie Roll employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Tootsie Roll reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that the sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. In the sample breach notice provided to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Tootsie Roll does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial account information
As a result of the data breach, Tootsie Roll began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, Tootsie Roll is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Tootsie Roll filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
