Tylenol Murders Quiz

What was the initial symptom that led Mary Kellerman to take Tylenol?

• Headache

• Fever

• Common cold

• Stomach ache

Who was the first to suspect Tylenol as the cause of the deaths?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Helen Jensen

• Nicholas Pishos

• James Lewis

What substance was found in the Tylenol capsules that led to the deaths?

• Lead

• Arsenic

• Cyanide

• Mercury

What action did Johnson & Johnson take after the discovery of cyanide in Tylenol?

• Changed the formula

• Recalled Tylenol lot MC 2880

• Increased production

• Issued a public apology

How many bottles of Tylenol were recalled by Johnson & Johnson?

• 31 million

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

What was James Lewis's demand in his extortion attempt?

• $500,000

• $1 million

• $2 million

• $5 million

What was the outcome for James Lewis after his extortion attempt?

• He was fined

• He was charged with murder

• He was sentenced to 20 years for extortion

• He was acquitted

What was one of the long-term impacts of the Tylenol murders on drug packaging?

• Increased advertising

• Reduction in drug prices

• Introduction of safety seals

• Ban on over-the-counter drugs

What prompted the introduction of tamper-resistant packaging laws?

• Government initiative

• Technological advancements

• The Tylenol murders

• Consumer demand

What was the primary reason for the introduction of safety seals on medication bottles?

• To prevent contamination

• To ensure freshness

• To improve branding

• To prevent tampering and poisoning