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A cyberattack on United Natural Foods caused bread shortages and bare shelves
- United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) was hit by a cyberattack on June 5, causing disruptions in deliveries and shortages at Whole Foods stores nationwide.
- The cyberattack affected UNFI's ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders, causing temporary disruptions to its operations.
- Details about the attack were not disclosed by United Natural Foods, but similar incidents in the past have been linked to ransomware attacks.
- Whole Foods stores experienced significant shortages, with shelves left bare and inadequate shipments due to communication issues with UNFI.
- Employees from various Whole Foods locations reported bread and supply shortages as a result of the cyberattack.
- UNFI has begun the process of restoring systems, but a clear recovery timeline has not been provided.
- The cyberattack's impact extended beyond Whole Foods, affecting smaller retailers like the Community Food Co-Op in Bellingham, Washington.
- The Community Food Co-Op notified customers about sparse shelves and requested limiting purchases to ensure access to essential items during the recovery phase.
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