Johnson & Johnson Children's Cough Syrup Contaminated In Some Batches - WHO Poised to Issue Global Alert
Johnson & Johnson Children's Cough Syrup Contaminated In Some Batches - WHO Poised to Issue Global Alert
The World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to issue a broader alert regarding contaminated children's cough syrup produced by Johnson and Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) in response to the discovery of tainted batches in Nigeria.
Last week, Nigeria's regulatory body recalled a specific batch of Benylin syrup after detecting elevated levels of diethylene glycol during routine testing.
This compound, along with a related toxin, has been implicated in the deaths of over 300 children across several countries since 2022, although no direct link has been established to recent recalls.
The U.N. health agency intended to issue a global medical product alert to prompt heightened vigilance among national authorities, pending confirmation of certain details.
The recalled batch of Benylin syrup originated from Johnson and Johnson in South Africa before the brand's acquisition by Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE) following a spin-off last year.
Reuters noted that Kenvue was conducting an independent assessment and collaborating with health authorities to determine appropriate measures.
In addition to Nigeria, five other African nations, including Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, have withdrawn the product from circulation, with South Africa's regulatory body recalling another batch of the syrup.
Despite the potential risks associated with diethylene glycol consumption, no reported adverse effects have been connected with the recent incident.
Previous instances of contamination in 2022 were traced back to raw materials sourced from manufacturers in India and Indonesia.
The WHO is working closely with South African authorities and the manufacturer to investigate the source of the contamination in the Benylin pediatric syrup, including scrutinizing the origin of the raw ingredients.
Kenvue asserts that pre-manufacture testing revealed no issues with the raw materials, though the possibility of counterfeit products is considered part of ongoing investigations.
Price Action: JNJ shares are up 0.35% at $146.24 at the last check Friday.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to issue a broader alert regarding contaminated children's cough syrup produced by Johnson and Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) in response to the discovery of tainted batches in Nigeria.
世界衛生組織（WHO）準備就強生公司（紐約證券交易所代碼：JNJ）生產的受污染兒童止咳糖漿發出更廣泛的警報，以應對在尼日利亞發現的受污染批次的止咳糖漿。
Last week, Nigeria's regulatory body recalled a specific batch of Benylin syrup after detecting elevated levels of diethylene glycol during routine testing.
上週，尼日利亞監管機構在常規測試中檢測到二乙二醇含量升高後，召回了一批特定批次的苯乙林糖漿。
This compound, along with a related toxin, has been implicated in the deaths of over 300 children across several countries since 2022, although no direct link has been established to recent recalls.
儘管尚未確定與最近的召回有直接關係，但自2022年以來，這種化合物以及一種相關的毒素已導致多個國家的300多名兒童死亡。
The U.N. health agency intended to issue a global medical product alert to prompt heightened vigilance among national authorities, pending confirmation of certain details.
在某些細節得到確認之前，聯合國衛生機構打算髮布全球醫療產品警報，以促使國家當局提高警惕。
The recalled batch of Benylin syrup originated from Johnson and Johnson in South Africa before the brand's acquisition by Kenvue Inc (NYSE:KVUE) following a spin-off last year.
這批被召回的Benylin糖漿來自南非的強生公司，之後該品牌在去年分拆後被Kenvue Inc（紐約證券交易所代碼：KVUE）收購。
Reuters noted that Kenvue was conducting an independent assessment and collaborating with health authorities to determine appropriate measures.
路透社指出，Kenvue正在進行獨立評估，並與衛生當局合作確定適當的措施。
In addition to Nigeria, five other African nations, including Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, have withdrawn the product from circulation, with South Africa's regulatory body recalling another batch of the syrup.
除尼日利亞外，其他五個非洲國家，包括盧旺達、肯尼亞、坦桑尼亞、津巴布韋和南非，已停止該產品的流通，南非監管機構召回了另一批糖漿。
Despite the potential risks associated with diethylene glycol consumption, no reported adverse effects have been connected with the recent incident.
儘管消費二乙二醇存在潛在風險，但沒有報告的不利影響與最近的事件有關。
Previous instances of contamination in 2022 were traced back to raw materials sourced from manufacturers in India and Indonesia.
之前在2022年發生的污染事件可以追溯到來自印度和印度尼西亞製造商的原材料。
The WHO is working closely with South African authorities and the manufacturer to investigate the source of the contamination in the Benylin pediatric syrup, including scrutinizing the origin of the raw ingredients.
世衛組織正在與南非當局和製造商密切合作，調查Benylin兒科糖漿的污染源，包括審查原料的來源。
Kenvue asserts that pre-manufacture testing revealed no issues with the raw materials, though the possibility of counterfeit products is considered part of ongoing investigations.
Kenvue斷言，儘管假冒產品的可能性被認爲是正在進行的調查的一部分，但製造前測試沒有發現原材料存在任何問題。
Price Action: JNJ shares are up 0.35% at $146.24 at the last check Friday.
價格走勢：在週五的最後一次支票中，JNJ股價上漲0.35％，至146.24美元。
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