Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc., the makers of Tylenol, for allegedly making false claims about the drug's potential link to autism. The lawsuit stems from debunked assertions made by Trump administration officials, including former Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Kennedy had claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could increase a child's risk of developing autism. However, medical experts have repeatedly rejected these claims. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, along with other major medical organizations, have stated that acetaminophen is a safe pain reliever for pregnant women.
Studies have shown no evidence to support the claim that using Tylenol during pregnancy leads to developmental issues in children. Despite this, Kennedy had called anyone who takes the drug during pregnancy "irresponsible," and President Donald Trump announced that the FDA would notify physicians of a potential link between Tylenol and autism.
However, experts have dismissed these claims as misinformation. Johnson & Johnson has stated that it sold its consumer health business years ago, including Tylenol, to Kenvue Inc., which now holds all the rights and liability associated with the medication.
Kenvue has expressed concern over the perpetuation of misinformation about acetaminophen's safety and is committed to supporting scientific evidence. The company stands firm in its stance that these claims lack legal merit and scientific support, and it will continue to be successful in litigation.
Kennedy had claimed that taking Tylenol during pregnancy could increase a child's risk of developing autism. However, medical experts have repeatedly rejected these claims. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, along with other major medical organizations, have stated that acetaminophen is a safe pain reliever for pregnant women.
Studies have shown no evidence to support the claim that using Tylenol during pregnancy leads to developmental issues in children. Despite this, Kennedy had called anyone who takes the drug during pregnancy "irresponsible," and President Donald Trump announced that the FDA would notify physicians of a potential link between Tylenol and autism.
However, experts have dismissed these claims as misinformation. Johnson & Johnson has stated that it sold its consumer health business years ago, including Tylenol, to Kenvue Inc., which now holds all the rights and liability associated with the medication.
Kenvue has expressed concern over the perpetuation of misinformation about acetaminophen's safety and is committed to supporting scientific evidence. The company stands firm in its stance that these claims lack legal merit and scientific support, and it will continue to be successful in litigation.
OMG you guys I'm telling u this lawsuit is total BS 
the real question is who's behind this? was it Trump or Kennedy just trying to stir up drama? 
what if J&J is innocent but they're getting sued out of business? 
think about it, Kenvue Inc. is now on the hook for making false claims... does that mean we should all be worried about our children's safety? 
I'm not saying I don't trust the science, but what if there's more to this story than meets the eye? 
have you seen Kennedy's record on this whole autism thing? seems like he's been spreading misinformation left and right... 
Come on, people! This lawsuit from Ken Paxton is just a wild goose chase. Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue Inc. can't be held liable for something they didn't even make up. It's like saying you're responsible for the weather because some crazy person claims it's going to rain tomorrow. 
Newsflash: we have actual science that says acetaminophen is safe during pregnancy, so let's not spread misinformation.
! I mean, come on, taking Tylenol during pregnancy won't give your kid autism 
. It's been proven time and again by experts. It's just so frustrating that some people like Kennedy Jr are spreading misinformation like it's going out of style 
. And to make matters worse, the FDA gets dragged into this mess 
. I've got a simple life hack for you: if you're pregnant or thinking of taking Tylenol, just do your research 
and trust the science 
. Don't fall for these baseless claims! 
, but at the end of the day, it's all just noise... what's truly important is separating the signal from the static 
and honestly, I just don't get why they're doing this 
. Like, isn't it common sense that just because some people make a claim doesn't mean it's true? 
And now Kenvue's all "we're not responsible for this" but it seems like they should be 
and it's crazy how a company would get sued for just trying to set the record straight...
meanwhile kenvue is trying to clean up the mess and actually care about people's health 
. We should be focusing on actual research and evidence-based medicine, not perpetuating unfounded fears and misconceptions. 
. They're already dealing with the aftermath of selling their consumer health business, now this? 
just think about all the pregnant women who have been wrongly scared into thinking they're putting their babies at risk 
... meanwhile, actual science says acetaminophen is fine 
and i was watching news about this lawsuit lol what's the deal with people claiming that taking tylenol during pregnancy increases autism risk? like isn't there like, actual science on it or something? 
but then again, wasn't that guy from trump's admin all over the internet saying stuff about it being bad? 
. But you know who's really getting roasted now? The people who perpetuated this misinformation in the first place 
. And Kenvue's all about supporting science and not spreading baseless claims 
.
And now Texas is suing J&J and Kenvue over it? That's just wild, right? 
And can we talk about how Trump got in on this mess too? 
I remember when we used to trust the medical establishment without question. Now, with all the misinformation out there, it's hard to know what's real and what's not.
