Seresto Dog Collar Under Fire For Alleged Cover-Up

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding Seresto flea and tick collars, linked to 2500 dog deaths. Despite internal concerns from EPA staff, no action was taken to warn the public. The EPA allowed the product to remain on the market without additional warnings, unlike other countries. Internal emails reveal staff were discouraged from discussing the issue. The FDA was considered more reliable for regulation, but the EPA retained control. Alanko, the company behind Seresto, claims no unreasonable risk from the collars. The EPA's Inspector General is investigating the agency's response, while many dog owners demand a ban.

How did the FDA's approval process compare to that of the EPA according to the frustrated EPA employees?

What are the concerns of dog owners regarding the Seresto collars, and what action do they want?