By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/tylenol-maker-says-it-strongly-disagrees-with-trumps-claims-about-acetaminophen Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tylenol maker says it ‘strongly disagrees’ with Trump’s claims about acetaminophen Politics Sep 22, 2025 6:06 PM EDT The manufacturer of Tylenol, the best-selling form of acetaminophen, said Monday that it “strongly disagrees” with President Donald Trump’s suggestion that its drug may cause autism. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Kenvue said in a statement that “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.” The company pointed to scientific reviews by multiple government regulators worldwide, including those previously published by the FDA. READ MORE: OB-GYN group calls Trump’s remarks on acetaminophen ‘irresponsible’ In a White House announcement, Trump on Monday promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new evidence. Shares of Kenvue Inc. fell 7.5% in trading Monday, reducing the company’s market value by about $2.6 billion. Tylenol’s original manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, spun off the best-selling brand in 2023. In addition to Tylenol, acetaminophen is used in hundreds of other over-the-counter cold and flu formulas. More on what we know about autism from our coverage: Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The manufacturer of Tylenol, the best-selling form of acetaminophen, said Monday that it “strongly disagrees” with President Donald Trump’s suggestion that its drug may cause autism. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Kenvue said in a statement that “sound science clearly shows that taking acetaminophen does not cause autism.” The company pointed to scientific reviews by multiple government regulators worldwide, including those previously published by the FDA. READ MORE: OB-GYN group calls Trump’s remarks on acetaminophen ‘irresponsible’ In a White House announcement, Trump on Monday promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new evidence. Shares of Kenvue Inc. fell 7.5% in trading Monday, reducing the company’s market value by about $2.6 billion. Tylenol’s original manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, spun off the best-selling brand in 2023. In addition to Tylenol, acetaminophen is used in hundreds of other over-the-counter cold and flu formulas. More on what we know about autism from our coverage: Trump administration suggests acetaminophen during pregnancy causes autism. Experts say a link between the two is unproven Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now