HHS Design Study on Autism Spectrum Disorders, RFK Jr. says
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency is planning to study possible environmental links with autism spectrum disorders.
Kenvue Stock plunged sharply on Friday, September 5th. This reports that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposes a link between autism and the company’s use of Tylenol medication by pregnant women.
Tylenol, a popular over-the-counter painkiller with an active ingredient in acetaminophen, is made by Johnson & Johnson spin-off Kambo. First, the company moved its global headquarters to New Jersey, where it cut ribbons for the new location along with Gov. Philmurphy and then CEO Thibeaumontgon.
The RFK Jr. autism report, touted by President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, is expected to be released this month, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Kenvue told the WSJ in a statement that he “continuously evaluates science and believes there is no causality” between acetaminophen, pregnancy and autism. Kenvue added that there is information provided by the FDA and major healthcare providers “consent the safety” of the drug, their use in pregnancy, and Tylenol labels. The FDA website says it has found no “clear evidence” that proper use of acetaminophen during pregnancy can lead to pregnancy, birth, neurobehavior, or developmental outcomes.
Who is Kamb, where are they, and what is their history with Tylenol?
Who makes Tylenol?
Tylenol is created by Kemboo, a company that was spun from Johnson & Johnson in 2023. However, the brand was first introduced in 1955 by the McNeill Institute. In 1959, Johnson & Johnson acquired McNeill, and a year later Tylenol became available at the counter.
What is Kemb?
Kenvue is an American consumer health company and was previously the consumer health department of Johnson & Johnson. It is a manufacturer of dozens of brands of consumer products, including Band Aid, Neutrogena, Listerine, Abeno and Benadrill.
Kemb of Summit, New Jersey
This year, Kenvue moved its global headquarters to the summit and opened its 290,000 square feet of facility on March 19, 2025.
Kenvue’s previous global headquarters was in Skillman. Kemb has a 135-year history in New Jersey.
Who is Kenvue CEO?
Kirk Perry was appointed interim CEO of Kenvue on July 14, 2025. Perry replaced Thibaut Mongon, who resigned as the company’s chief executive and left the board during an internal review of the company’s business.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist and a connecting team in the Mid-Atlantic region..
