ALDI Warns Customers Of Data Breach, 2 NJ Stores Affected

NEW JERSEY — Popular grocery chain ALDI released a warning recently about a data breach affecting customers at five stores, including two in New Jersey.

In a notice posted on ALDI's website, officials said card skimming devices placed by a third party were found at checkout terminals at the following New Jersey stores:

• 1235 St. George Ave, Roselle, between Dec. 28, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024.
• 1020 Commerce Ave, Union, between Dec. 28, 2023, and Jan. 4, 2024.

Three stores in California were also affected by the breach, the company said.

According to the notice, the breach may have compromised the credit card information of customers who used their cards at the affected terminals during the specified time frames. Information included cardholder names, card numbers, card expiration dates, card pins and security codes.

After learning about the breach, ALDI officials said the company removed the devices from the stores and took steps to secure payment systems. The issue was also reported to law enforcement and credit card companies.

Customers who believe they may have been affected by the breach should contact their credit card companies.

Anyone with questions regarding the breach can contact ALDI at 800-325-7894, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.