In the case of the Elixir Sulfanilamide tragedy in 1937, the U.S. government intervened because
A. the drug was unsafe when used as directed
B. the drug was ineffective for the disorders listed on the label
C. the product has been mislabeled with regard to its ingredients
D. the drug was far more effective than anything else on the market, and the profits of the manufacturer had been excessive
Answer: C. the product has been mislabeled with regard to its ingredients
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