How To Claim the Hill's Science Diet Recall

There are regulations in place to ensure that consumer products are safe, but contaminations and other concerns still happen. When products like Hill's Science Diet are contaminated or otherwise unsafe, they may be recalled. When products are recalled, consumers who purchased and were negatively affected by the products are often eligible for refunds or additional reimbursements.

Hill's Science Diet canned dog food is an example of a product that has experienced a recall. If you have purchased Hill's Science Diet and are worried about potential issues with the product, you may consider filing a claim about the recall. This can be a long process, and it can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with how recalls work.

You don't have to navigate recall claims on your own, though. There are more convenient and efficient ways to tackle recalls.

How Do I Make a Claim for the Hill's Science Diet Recall?

In the case of Hill's Science Diet, only a small number of products are affected by the recall. If you want to handle the recall on your own, consider the following steps:

Search Recalls.gov for the affected product. This is the United States federal government website that lists every product recall in the country.
For the Hill's Science Diet dog food recall, the recall affects some cans of dog food from 2019.
Gather all information that you have about the product that you purchased. To get a reimbursement, you will need to prove that you bought a recalled can of Hill's Science Diet.
Once you have proof that you were affected by the recall, you are ready to make a claim. Navigating from this step can be difficult, as it requires knowledge of the legal system.

What Happened With the Hill's Science Diet Recall?

According to Pet Food Processing, the Hill's Science Diet recall is related to canned dog food from early 2019. Roughly 675,000 cases of the product were deemed to have unsafe levels of vitamin D. Because of this, lawsuits were filed against Hill's Pet Nutrition, and a settlement was reached.

What Brands Have Been Recalled?

On January 31, 2019, Hill's Pet Nutrition notified the FDA about a report of vitamin D toxicity in a dog that ate a canned Hill's dog food and initiated a recall of 25 products. On March 20, 2019, Hill's expanded the recall to include 19 additional products of canned dog food. The recall is only for canned dog food and does not affect canned cat food, dry food (kibble), or treats.

The list of recalled dry dog food products provided to the FDA on January 31, 2019, includes:

Hill’s Prescription Diet c/d Multicare Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5 oz, SKU 3384	Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T10 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T25
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 12.5 oz, SKU 3389	Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T04 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T10 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T19 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T20
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Canine Chicken & Vegetable Stew 5.5 oz, SKU 3390	Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T11 Lot Code/Date Code: 112020T23 Lot Code/Date Code: 122020T07
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Canine 13 oz, SKU 7008	Lot Code/Date Code: 092020T30 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T07 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T11 Lot Code/Date Code: 112020T22 Lot Code/Date Code: 112020T23
Hill’s Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Canine Rice, Vegetable & Chicken Stew 12.5 oz, SKU 10423	Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T17 Lot Code/Date Code: 102020T19 Lot Code/Date Code: 112020T04

Who Is Eligible for the Hill's Science Diet Recall?

The settlement in the Hill's Science Diet recalls awarded $12.5 million to those affected by the recalled products. If you believe that you were affected by the recalled Hill's Science Diet dog food, you may be eligible for a refund or reimbursement for the cost of your pet's medical treatment.

Do I Immediately Get the Recall if I Report My Product?

Even if you are dealing with a product that has been recalled before, a successful recall claim is more complicated than you might think. The Hill's Science Diet dog food recall only applies to specific cans of dog food. To get the refund or replacement for this, you would have to prove that you purchased an affected product.

How to Check for Recalls Using DoNotPay 's Product Recall Monitor:

If you don't have a specific recalled product in mind yet, DoNotPay can check to see if any of your recent purchases have been recalled. Simply forward any receipts you have to recalls@donotpay.com, and we'll scan them against our updated list of recalled items. This is by far the fastest and easiest way to keep your family safe from any type of recall. Just send us your receipts and we'll let you know if something has been recalled so you can take the appropriate safety steps.

If you get a ping on a non-food recall, there might be a refund, repair, or a replacement we can help you claim as well.

How the Product Recall Monitor works:

Register your email for our Recall Monitor through the Product Recalls product.
Forward any email receipts you have to recalls@donotpay.com (you can set up auto-forwarding to make it easier!)
DoNotPay will notify you immediately if one of your purchases is recalled. We'll then help you claim a refund or replacement for it through the steps above!

How to claim refunds, repairs, or replacements for recalled products using DoNotPay:

Through our Product Recalls product, all you have to do is tell us about the product you purchased and provide receipts/other evidence, and we'll contact the company on your behalf. Whether you're looking for a refund, repair, or replacement for your product, DoNotPay can make sure that your request gets delivered to the right people.

Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
Tell us how you found out about the recall.
Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.

And that's it! DoNotPay will send your recall request to the manufacturing company on your behalf, asking for a refund, repair, or replacement. You should hear back from the company directly with confirmation and how the refund/replacement will be issued, or the next steps in getting the item repaired.

Why Use DoNotPay to Help Claim the Hill's Science Diet Recall?

When dealing with a recall claim for Hill's Science Diet dog food or any other product, DoNotPay can help. DoNotPay offers benefits in a process that can be complicated on your own. DoNotPay is :

Fast: DoNotPay can quickly submit your information to the company to get you your refund.
Easy: All you have to do is the five steps listed above. DoNotPay will take care of the hard parts for you.
Successful: When trying to claim a recall, it can be difficult to know if you're on the right track. With DoNotPay, you can be sure that we are making the best case possible for you.

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If you are finished with your Hill's Science Diet recall concern but are concerned about other product recalls, DoNotPay can help. DoNotPay can help you claim a recall from another product just as easily as with Hill's Science Diet. We can handle recalls for the following products:

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