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Investigation OpenMarylandFiled March 3, 2025

Understanding your Coast of Maine Brands data breach notification letter

If a Coast of Maine Brands letter arrived in your mailbox, here is what it means, why you received it, and the free steps you can take right now.

Why you received this letter

Coast of Maine Brands appears to be a retail and manufacturing company specializing in organic soils, compost, and gardening products. As a consumer-facing business, the company typically collects and stores customer information such as names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and payment card details necessary to process online orders and manage shipping logistics. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Maryland Attorney General. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information maintained within their systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized party. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you can take to protect your personal data from potential misuse.

What to do after the letter

  1. Confirm the notice is genuine

    A legitimate Coast of Maine Brands notice references the specific incident reported to the Maryland Attorney General and describes which categories of your information were involved. Compare the letter against the public filing before acting on any links or phone numbers it contains.

  2. Keep the letter — it is your proof of connection

    The notification letter is the document that ties your personal information to this incident. Keep the original and photograph it. If you later request a case review, this letter is the strongest evidence that you were among the affected individuals.

  3. Protect your accounts and credit

    Depending on what was exposed, consider a free credit freeze with all three bureaus, new passwords for reused credentials, and monitoring of financial statements. These steps are free and do not require you to wait for anyone's permission.

  4. Find out whether you have a claim

    Whether the Coast of Maine Brands breach gives you a legal claim depends on the facts. A free, no-obligation case review will tell you where you stand — there is no cost and no commitment to find out.

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