Texas Sues Tylenol Makers Kenvue and J&J Over Deceptive Marketing and Autism Risk Claims
Texas is suing Tylenol makers Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, alleging deceptive marketing to pregnant individuals regarding acetaminophen's safety and its purported link to autism, despite medical groups affirming its safety.
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Overview
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Tylenol makers Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, alleging deceptive marketing practices targeting pregnant individuals regarding acetaminophen's safety.
- The lawsuit claims Tylenol was deceptively marketed, concealing an alleged link between its use during pregnancy and increased risks of autism and other developmental disorders in children.
- Johnson & Johnson, which divested its consumer health business, is also facing allegations of fraudulently transferring liabilities related to Tylenol, complicating the ongoing legal challenges.
- Despite the lawsuit's claims, major medical groups and Kenvue maintain that acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever for pregnant women, asserting no proven link to autism.
- The legal action gains further attention following public warnings from figures like President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., underscoring the broader debate on Tylenol's prenatal use.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Tylenol makers with a neutral and balanced approach. They consistently present Paxton's claims alongside strong rebuttals from medical experts and the defendant companies, avoiding loaded language or selective emphasis. This balanced reporting ensures readers receive a comprehensive view of the legal action and the scientific debate surrounding it.
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the maker of Tylenol, Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, claiming that they have been “deceptively marketing Tylenol” knowing that it “leads to a significantly increased risk of autism and other disorders.”"
ARS Technica"The lawsuit alleges Johnson & Johnson and Tylenol maker Kenvue, which separated from Johnson & Johnson in 2023, knew for decades "that acetaminophen — Tylenol's active ingredient — is dangerous to unborn children and young children.""
CBS News"Paxton alleges Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson "willfully ignored and attempted to silence the science" around acetaminophen and autism."
BBC News"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the makers of Tylenol, Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming that they deceptively marketed the over-the-counter medication to pregnant women despite alleged links to autism and other disorders."
ABC News"The lawsuit comes just over a month after President Donald Trump told pregnant women to stop taking Tylenol, citing an unproven link between the drug and a rise in autism diagnoses among children."
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The article does not specify what evidence Texas is using to support the claim. However, it mentions that major medical groups affirm no proven link between acetaminophen and autism.
Johnson & Johnson's divestment complicates the lawsuit by raising allegations of fraudulently transferring liabilities related to Tylenol, which could impact the legal responsibilities of both companies.
Major medical groups maintain that acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever for pregnant women, with no proven link to autism.
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