Weight Science Inc. advertises a miracle pill that can help people lose weight. However, many customers have complained that they actually gained weight when they took this pill as directed. Even though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issues a complaint about this issue, Weight Science Inc. continues to sell the weight loss pill. Based on the customer complaints and Weight Science's reaction, what will the FTC most likely do?

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In this scenario, the FTC is most likely to issue a cease-and-desist order, which is an order for the business to stop doing whatever has caused the complaint. In such cases, the charged firm can appeal to the federal courts to have the order rescinded. However, the FTC can seek civil penalties in court, up to a maximum penalty of $10,000 a day for each infraction, if a cease-and-desist order is violated.