Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1982
Tylenol tampering deaths
Several people died after cyanide was introduced into Tylenol packages in the Chicago area. Johnson & Johnson recalled products, mobilized employees, and supported tamper-resistant packaging. The response is widely discussed as a crisis-management case, while the incident itself was criminal tampering rather than a manufacturing defect established against the company.
Talc-product litigation
Johnson & Johnson has faced extensive litigation alleging that talc-containing products were linked to cancer and asbestos exposure. The company has disputed the allegations and the legal matters have involved multiple proceedings, appeals, settlements, and restructuring-related proposals. Specific case outcomes and financial figures are not summarized here because they vary by jurisdiction and date.