Natalie ShermanBBC News, New York
Anadolu via Getty ImagesTylenol-maker Kenvue has said its popular pain reliever is safe, as shares in the firm dropped sharply after a report that US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr would would potentially link autism to use of the medication in pregnancy.
Kenvue shares fell 14% before recovering slightly to end Friday trading down 9.5% as the firm spoke out to defend its over-the-counter drug.
The company has faced lawsuits for years alleging a possible link between autism and use of Tylenol, which is known as paracetamol in the UK.
The US Department of Health and Human Services said claims about the contents of its much-anticipated autism report were speculation.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Kennedy is expected to issue the findings this month, citing Tylenol use while pregnant as a potential cause of autism.
The newspaper said the federal report is expected to recommend a specific type…
