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Texas AG Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Tylenol Safety Claims

11/1/2025

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Paxton Sues Tylenol

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over Tylenol marketing for pregnancy safety.
The suit alleges the companies concealed evidence linking acetaminophen to autism and developmental disorders.
Kenvue, manufacturing Tylenol, refutes the claims and says acetaminophen is safe when used as directed.
The action follows President Donald Trump’s remarks warning against Tylenol during pregnancy, contradicting the FDA’s acknowledgment of insufficient evidence.

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Kennedy Softens Tylenol Warnings

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS Secretary, said there is insufficient evidence to link Tylenol to autism, softening warnings by himself and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Kenvue alleging deceptive marketing about Tylenol’s safety for pregnant women.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged conflicting studies on Tylenol’s risks, underscoring tensions between political statements and medical consensus.

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Paxton Sues Tylenol

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue over Tylenol marketing for pregnancy safety.
The suit alleges the companies concealed evidence linking acetaminophen to autism and developmental disorders.
Kenvue, manufacturing Tylenol, refutes the claims and says acetaminophen is safe when used as directed.
The action follows President Donald Trump’s remarks warning against Tylenol during pregnancy, contradicting the FDA’s acknowledgment of insufficient evidence.

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