Company received total revenues of $1,243 billion in 1995 up from $1,097 billion in 1994. (Increase of $146 billion). They also had a thirty eight (38) million increase in profits between 1994 – 1995. Fifteen percent (15 %) of sales revenue came from its Latin America operations, which accounted for 27% of its profits. $450,000 profits a year from glue sales in Central America.

There was a suggestion to use Mustard seed oils was recommended, but was not implemented because it would not have shelf life required. In March 1989, legislation was passed which banned the product, but was later revoked.

Certain steps were taken to correct the problem, such as:

v Medical services were suspended and as a result the children were unable to assess the treatment needed. As a result many sicknesses were exacerbated.

v After stating they were to remove the brand from the market the parent company decided to confined the sale of the product to large industrial firms.

The underlying ethical concern in the case is that of corporate responsibility. There are however several specific ethical issues, these include:

v The firm made a promise to remove the brand from the market and failed to effect the promise

v The firm made a promise to remove the brand from the market and failed to effect the promise

v To educate consumers on proper use of the product

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