Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at HMC Fresh Foods, LLC. The breach occurred on June 5th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About HMC Fresh Foods, LLC
HMC Fresh Foods, LLC is part of the HMC Farms family of companies, a family-owned agricultural operation based in Kingsburg, California (Fresno County, San Joaquin Valley) that grows, packs, ships, and markets stone fruit and table grapes. The company also operates a fresh foods production facility. The breach notice was sent by The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., a related entity that shares the same address, and the incident involved employee personal information.
What Happened?
HMC Fresh Foods, LLC was listed in a California Attorney General sample breach notice filed on July 13th, 2026. According to the notice, the company detected unusual activity on its computer networks on June 5th, 2026, and immediately launched an investigation with outside experts. The investigation concluded on June 23rd, 2026, determining that some employee personal information could have been accessed or downloaded. The notice was dated July 10th, 2026, roughly 35 days after the incident was first detected. The specific data types involved are not fully confirmed — the English notice template has that information redacted, and the Spanish-language version begins to reference the individual’s name before the text is truncated. The company is offering 12 months of single-bureau credit monitoring, credit report, and credit score services at no charge through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. The enrollment deadline is October 10th, 2026.
The SETTRA ransomware group publicly claimed responsibility for attacking HMC Farms on June 28th, 2026, according to multiple threat intelligence sources. SETTRA is described as an emerging double-extortion threat actor that combines data theft with public exposure as its primary extortion tactics. The group’s first known activity was tracked in June 2026, with attack dates for this incident clustering in early June and an average dwell time of approximately twenty days before public disclosure. No prior breaches for this organization were identified, and no class action litigation has been reported as of the date of this post.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: HMC Fresh Foods, LLC (notice sent by The HMC Group Marketing, Inc. dba HMC Farms)
- Industry: Agriculture / Fresh Produce (fruit growing, packing, wholesaling, and value-added produce processing)
- Location: 13138 S Bethel Ave, Kingsburg, CA 93631 (Fresno County, San Joaquin Valley)
- Incident type: Unauthorized access / ransomware (SETTRA double-extortion group)
- Date of breach: June 5th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: June 23rd, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 10th, 2026
- Identity theft protection offered: 12 months single-bureau credit monitoring, credit report, and credit score via Cyberscout (TransUnion)
- Enrollment deadline: October 10th, 2026
- Source: California Attorney General sample breach notice; DeXpose — SETTRA Ransomware Group Strikes HMC Farms; Proven Data — SETTRA Ransomware Analysis
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from HMC Fresh Foods, LLC or The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., you should enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring through Cyberscout at bfs.cyberscout.com/activate before the October 10th, 2026 deadline. You should also consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to make it harder for anyone to open new accounts in your name. Review your account statements carefully for any unusual activity, and request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you spot signs of identity theft, you can report it and get a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
