“Whole Foods Market recently received information regarding unauthorized access of payment card information used at certain venues such as taprooms and full table-service restaurants located within some stores,” the statement said, explaining that those who shopped for groceries were likely not affected. Whole Foods says those venues use a different sale system than the company’s store checkout systems and payment cards used at primary store checkout systems were not affected. “When Whole Foods Market learned of this, the company launched an investigation, obtained the help of a leading cyber security forensics firm, contacted law enforcement, and is taking appropriate measures to address the issue.”

Thursday’s announcement makes Whole Foods, which was recently acquired by Amazon, the latest big name to suffer a cybersecurity breach this year — following hacks at Equifax, the SEC, Wendy’s and Chipotle, among others. "While most Whole Foods Market stores do not have these taprooms and restaurants, Whole Foods Market encourages its customers to closely monitor their payment card statements and report any unauthorized charges to the issuing bank," the company said in a statement. Transactions on Amazon.com have not been impacted.”

While Whole Foods did not provide any details about the locations that were affected, there are more than 40 stores that sell beer on tap.
Whole Foods Market, recently acquired by Amazon, announces hacking of payment card information from some of its stores.