Texas Sues J&J, Kenvue Over Tylenol Autism Risk Claims

Texas Sues J&J, Kenvue Over Tylenol Autism Risk Claims
Above: Tylenol packages seen in a pharmacy in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Ronaldo Schemidt/Getty Images

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Establishment-critical narrative

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is finally holding Big Pharma accountable for decades of deception about Tylenol's autism risks. Johnson & Johnson knowingly marketed this dangerous drug to pregnant mothers while hiding scientific evidence linking acetaminophen to significantly increased autism rates. The company even tried to escape liability by fraudulently transferring assets to a shell company, proving corporate guilt.

Pro-establishment narrative

Trump and Kennedy's reckless Tylenol-autism claims ignore scientific consensus and endanger pregnant women who need safe pain relief. Major medical organizations like ACOG and maternal-fetal medicine experts unanimously reject these conspiracy theories, warning that untreated fever and pain pose real risks to mothers and babies. This dangerous misinformation campaign prioritizes anti-pharma politics over women's health.


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