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.“Big Pharma betrayed America by profiting off of pain and pushing pills regardless of the risks," Paxton said in a statement on Tuesday."These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets.
...By holding Big Pharma accountable for poisoning our people, we will help Make America Healthy Again.”This is the first lawsuit from a state government since President Donald Trump claimed last month that Tylenol use during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of autism, despite limited evidence to suggest an association.Tylenol packages and caplets are displayed, in Los Angeles, September 22, 2025.Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty ImagesJohnson & Johnson sold the drug for decades and its consumer health division spinoff, Kenvue Inc., has been selling the drug since 2023.Popular ReadsUSDA says SNAP benefits won't be issued on Nov.
1Oct 26, 5:58 PMTrump hints at action if Hamas doesn't return dead hostagesOct 24, 10:52 AM2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed for WH ballroomOct 24, 10:52 AMIn a statement, Kenvue pushed back on the attorney general's claims, saying it is "deeply concerned by the perpetuation of misinformation on the safety of acetaminophen and the potential impact that could have on the health of American women and children.""Acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women as needed throughout their entire pregnancy.Without it, women face dangerous choices: suffer through conditions like fever that are potentially harmful to both mom and baby or use riskier alternatives. High fevers and pain are widely recognized as potential risks to a pregnancy if left untreated," the statement read.
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