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The Tylenol Murders
In 1982, seven people in Chicago died after taking Tylenol that had been laced with cyanide. Three years later, a woman in New York died in a similar incident but with a chemically different cyanide compound. The slow reaction by the company feels even more egregious given that it should have learned from the prior tragedy.
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In 1985, Diane Ellsroth took two extra strength Tylenol capsules and died from cyanide poisoning.
50:07 - 52:49 (02:42)
Summary
In 1985, Diane Ellsroth took two extra strength Tylenol capsules and died from cyanide poisoning. The alleged response by Johnson & Johnson to destroy 31 million bottles of Tylenol without testing any of it is a point of contention for those who believe that justice was not served.
ChapterThe Tylenol Murders
EpisodeSelects: The Tylenol Murders, Part II
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Tylenol poisonings were a significant event in American history that marked the end of a certain level of innocence.
52:49 - 53:57 (01:08)
Summary
The Tylenol poisonings were a significant event in American history that marked the end of a certain level of innocence. The incident influenced the way companies approach product safety and tampering.