Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2019
Johnson & Johnson announced its acquisition of TARIS
Johnson & Johnson announced on December 20, 2019, that it would acquire privately held biotechnology company TARIS; financial terms were not disclosed.
2019
Oregon sues Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon over surgical mesh marketing
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and subsidiary Ethicon, alleging deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices and failure to disclose potential complications. The claims are allegations in the complaint; no determination is reported.
2019
Woman sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged baby powder asbestos contamination
A Big Island woman sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming asbestos contamination in its talc-based baby powder caused her mesothelioma. The article reports the claim and does not establish a court determination.
2019
Johnson & Johnson and Lazada partner to develop brands for Southeast Asia
Johnson & Johnson and Lazada Group signed a strategic agreement focused on bringing brands into Southeast Asian markets. Johnson & Johnson will use its Asian manufacturing and innovation resources to provide health-care products and services to the region through Lazada.
2019
Johnson & Johnson recalls a batch of baby powder in the United States
Johnson & Johnson announced a voluntary recall in the United States limited to one batch of its baby powder produced and shipped in 2018, after the FDA reported finding asbestos in a sample. The company said it was investigating and working with the FDA to assess the sample and test results.
2019
Johnson & Johnson recalls more than 30,000 bottles of Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson announced a recall of more than 30,000 bottles of Baby Powder sold in 2018. Attorneys pursuing litigation alleged that the recall confirms evidence of asbestos in the product; the article also reports that FDA testing confirmed the presence of asbestos.
2019
Idaho reaches settlement with Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon
Idaho's attorney general reached a settlement in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon. The article says a multistate investigation found that the companies misrepresented the safety of transvaginal surgical mesh devices and did not disclose the possibility of severe complications; $1.6 million is to be deposited into Idaho's Consumer Protection Fund.
2019
Kaola reported strategic partnerships with more than 30 brands
Kaola reported that after its acquisition, it had reached strategic cooperation agreements with more than 30 brands, including Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and L'Oréal.
2019
Johnson & Johnson announces HIV and tuberculosis R&D investment
Johnson & Johnson announced that it will invest more than $500 million over four years in research and development programmes focused on HIV and tuberculosis.
2019
Johnson & Johnson reaches opioid claims settlement with Ohio counties
Johnson & Johnson announced a $20.4 million agreement to settle claims brought by Cuyahoga and Summit counties in the first federal opioids case. The company did not admit wrongdoing.
2019
Johnson & Johnson appoints Carlton Lawson as Area Managing Director for Northern Europe Consumer
Johnson & Johnson Ltd. announced Carlton Lawson’s appointment as Area Managing Director Northern Europe, effective 1 September 2019. He will oversee the Northern Europe Consumer business.
2015
Johnsons launches Campaign for Quality
Johnsons launched a Campaign for Quality designed to raise awareness of issues surrounding the use of low-grade lawn seed blends.