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Oct 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Ken Paxton Alleges Johnson & Johnson Misled Mothers On Tylenol Safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE), accusing the companies of misleading pregnant women about the safety of Tylenol despite evidence suggesting its active ingredient, acetaminophen, may increase the risk of autism and attention disorders in children.

According to Paxton's office, Johnson & Johnson "deceptively marketed" Tylenol as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women while being aware of research linking prenatal exposure to acetaminophen with higher incidences of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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The complaint alleges that the ...