DEATHS DUE TO ELIXIR OF SULF-ANILAMIDE-MASSENGILL

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During September and October of 1937 at least seventy-three persons died as a direct result of taking the drug known as "Elixir Sulfanilamide." Twenty other persons who took the "elixir" died, but it has not yet been established that this drug was exclusively responsible. The ninety-three deaths occurred in fifteen states, as far east as Virginia, as far west as California. "Elixir Sulfanilamide" was manufactured and sold by the S. E. Massengill Company of Bristol, Tenn. According to the firm's books, 240 gallons was manufactured. The entire amount has been accounted for. Before the "elixir" was put on the market, it was tested for flavor but not for its effect on human life. The existing Food and Drugs Act does not require that new drugs be tested before they are placed on sale. . . . Since the Federal Food and Drugs Act contains no provisions against dangerous drugs, seizures

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