Customers who used credit or debit cards at taprooms or full-service restaurants in Whole Foods stores should check their accounts.

The supermarket chain said it recently received information about unauthorized access of payment card information in some stores.

It didn't say which stores but noted that payments made at checkout counters in the stores use a different point of sale system and weren't affected.

"The company's investigation is ongoing and it will provide additional updates as it learns more," Whole Foods said in a statement. "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."

Amazon.com transactions were also not part of the breach. Amazon recently purchased Whole Foods.

Whole Foods added that began an investigation and is taking steps to remedy the problem.

There are 17 Whole Foods locations in New Jersey.

A spokesman didn't immediately return an email from NJ Advance Media seeking additional information.

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