Elanco, which acquired Seresto in 2020 as part of a $7.6 billion deal with Bayer, said it would not withdraw the collar from the market. Its public comment is its most extensive argument that its ...

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WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency today ordered warning labels be placed on Seresto flea and tick collars, which have been linked to tens of thousands of pet injuries and deaths in ...

Seresto collars, linked to more than 2,500 pet deaths, “may be the most dangerous flea and tick product on the market" a congressional report says.

If side effects develop, the label tells the consumer to consult the pet’s veterinarian immediately.” On Amazon, the Seresto has been the top-selling collar.

Since Seresto collars — which are developed by Bayer and now sold by Elanco — were introduced in 2012, the EPA has received incident reports of at least 1,698 pet deaths linked to the collars ...

The EPA first became aware of possible problems with the collar in 2015, ranking the Seresto collars No. 1 “by a wide margin” when it came to incidents with flea-and-tick products.

The EPA first became aware of possible problems with the collar in 2015, ranking the Seresto collars No. 1 “by a wide margin” when it came to incidents with flea-and-tick products.

WSB found the Seresto flea and tick collars are still selling in local stores and pet shops. They are very popular with nearly 34 million sold over the last decade.

Jeff Simmons, CEO of Elanco, the makers of Seresto flea and tick collars, testifies to the U.S. House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy via Zoom on June 15, 2022.

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