Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Talc litigation and product-safety controversy
Johnson & Johnson faced extensive litigation and public controversy concerning allegations that talc-containing products were contaminated with asbestos and associated with cancer risks. The company disputed the allegations, while courts and regulators produced differing outcomes across cases and jurisdictions.
1982
Tylenol product-tampering crisis
Several people died after cyanide was placed in Tylenol packages in the Chicago area. Johnson & Johnson recalled products and adopted or supported stronger tamper-evident packaging practices, creating a frequently cited example of crisis response in consumer health.