No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson, by Gardiner Harris (2025)
No More Tears is the investigative expose of the pharmaceutical company, Johnson & Johnson. We have all bought products from the company ~ it is known for its baby shampoo, baby powder, and Band-Aids, as well as other medical drugs. We all probably have memories of the smell of baby powder. We probably used the powder, as did our mothers. We trusted the company. What we didn't know were the unethical practices that Johnson & Johnson employed in the manufacture of these seemingly innocent products.
Harris investigation revealed evidence of deceitful and dangerous corporate practices and cover-ups that threatened the lives of untold women, children and men. The talcum powder used in the baby powder is a fine powder made from talc, a naturally occurring clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. Unfortunately, talc and asbestos are both silicate minerals which form side-by-side. Thus, when talc is mined, it is frequently contaminated by asbestos. Although Johnson & Johnson knew its product was contaminated with asbestos, it down-played the danger. How many women developed cancer as a result.
Other drugs that Johnson & Johnson developed were supposed to support cancer patients, but actually accelerated cancer risks. Johnson & Johnson was also involved in deceptive marketing that contributed to the opioid addictions. The company also engaged in questionable ethics in marketing drugs to doctors.
While the company received kudos for its quick response to the 1982 Tylenol poisoning, which also led to tamper-proof packaging, the company quickly resorted to corruptive practices that threatened the lives of millions of Americans.
This book is eyeopening.
Audible: November 14, 2026
4.5 Stars
