Texas Sues Tylenol Maker Over Alleged Risks to Children’s brain Growth
Austin, TX – Texas attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, the current and former manufacturers of Tylenol (acetaminophen), alleging the companies concealed potential dangers the drug poses to children’s brain development. The suit claims the companies prioritized profits over public safety, knowingly endangering millions.
“These corporations lied for decades, knowingly endangering millions to line their pockets,” Paxton stated in a press release.
The lawsuit arrives on the heels of heightened scrutiny surrounding acetaminophen use during pregnancy, fueled by unsubstantiated claims linking the pain reliever to autism.Former President Donald Trump recently urged pregnant women to avoid Tylenol, prompting concern from public health officials.
Kenvue vehemently denies any proven link between acetaminophen and autism. “There is no credible evidence tying Tylenol to autism,” the company said in a statement, adding they are “deeply concerned by the perpetuation of misinformation” that could impact the health of women and children. Kenvue maintains it has continuously evaluated scientific data and found no conclusive evidence of a causal relationship.
Leading medical organizations support the safety of acetaminophen for pregnant women when used as directed. the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) affirms that acetaminophen remains one of the few safe options for managing pain and fever during pregnancy, conditions which, if left untreated, can pose serious health risks. ACOG states that over two decades of research has failed to establish a definitive link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders.
The FDA issued a notice acknowledging the concerns but also emphasized that “a causal relationship” between acetaminophen and autism has not been established. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. had previously announced plans for extensive research into the causes of autism,but experts caution that identifying a single cause for the complex neurodevelopmental condition is unlikely,given its likely genetic and environmental factors.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more data becomes available.
