You manufacture a diet supplement that has been declared illegal in Europe, Canada, and the United States because it has been deemed unsafe. You receive interest from a retailer in Australia that would like to purchase $1 million of the product to sell in its stores. From what its people have heard, it's a great product and works well. They are not aware of the legal status of this product in other countries, and there is no prohibition against this product in Australia. Based on this information, what are the legality and ethics of selling to this retailer?
A) legal and ethical
B) legal and unethical
C) illegal and ethical
D) illegal and unethical

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Selling the product in Australia is legal since there is no prohibition against it there. However, knowing the product has been deemed unsafe and banned in other countries raises ethical concerns about selling it, even if it's legal in Australia.

You Manufacture a Diet Supplement That Has Been Declared Illegal