Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating PEZ Candy, Inc. and PEZ Manufacturing, Corporation (“PEZ”) regarding its recent data breach. The PEZ data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PEZ CANDY, INC. AND PEZ MANUFACTURING, CORPORATION:
PEZ is a candy manufacturer based in Connecticut. Founded in 1927, PEZ produces confectionery products under a variety of brands, including PEZ, Biobon, Egger, Hustinetten, and more.2 In 2024, PEZ’s net product sales totaled $25.3 million. Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, PEZ Candy employs over 100 individuals.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, PEZ reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that the sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised.1 In the sample breach notice provided to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, PEZ 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
As a result of the data breach, PEZ began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, PEZ is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services.1 A link to the form breach notification letters that PEZ filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from PEZ Candy, Inc. or PEZ Manufacturing, Corporation:
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.
