The Tylenol Mafia (72 page)

 
“The chemical profile of the cyanide”:
 
Associated Press. “Recent Cyanide Poisoning Differs From One In 1982.”
Marysville Journal-Tribune
, February 13, 1986.

FDA spokesperson William Grigg said the compounds had a different chemical structure:
 
Drogin
, Bob. “Tylenol Death Called Isolated But Stores in 34 States Pull Bottles Off Shelves.”
LA Times
, February 12, 1986.

On Tuesday, toxicologists: Goldman, John J.;
Cimons
, Marlene. “Agencies Pursue Massive Probe of Tylenol Poisoning.”
LA Times
, February 15, 1986.

According to William Grigg:
 
Norman, Michael.
Tylenol Inquiry Officials Find ’82 Case Unrelated.”
The New York Times
, February 13, 1986.

Joseph
Valiquette
, an FBI spokesperson in New York City, said their investigation: Associated Press. “Tylenol Poisoning
A
'Case Of Murder'.”
Daily News-Record
, February 12, 1986.

The incident appeared to be “a single, isolated case of poisoning”:
 
Associated Press.
“Tylenol Poisoning a ‘Case of Murder.’”
Daily News-Record
, February 12, 1986.

William Grigg said it was unlikely:
 
Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
 
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

Johnson & Johnson concurred:
 
Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
 
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

 
“Everything seems to point”:
 
Gannett News Service. “Tests show Tylenol poison different from 1982 incidents.”
The New Mexican
, February 13, 1986.

 
“Everyone involved believes”:
 
Kerr, Peter Tylenol is
Linked
to a Cyanide Death in Yonkers.”
The New York Times
, February 11, 1986.

J&J spokesperson Robert Kniffin:
 
Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

 
“Yes, of course”:
 
Green, Michelle. “Once More Cyanide Poisons the Market for a Popular Pill, but J&J Boss James Burke Stands Fast.”
People
, March 3, 1986.

After giving no press:
 
Prokesch
, Steven.
Tylenol: Despite Sharp Dispute, Managers Coped.”
The New York Times
, February 23, 1986.

 
“We had nothing”:
 
Prokesch
, Steven. Tylenol: Despite Sharp Dispute, Managers Coped.”
The New York Times
, February 23, 1986.

“I really don’t like this personal publicity”:
 
Prokesch
, Steven. Tylenol: Despite Sharp Dispute, Managers Coped.”
The New York Times
, February 23, 1986.

At Tuesday’s press:
 
Lewin
, Tamar.
“Tylenol Maker Finding New Crisis Les Sever.”
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

 
“The bottles are tamper-resistant”:
 
Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

Burke said that at least 95 percent:
 
Drogin
, Bob. “Tylenol Death Called Isolated But Stores in 34 States Pull Bottles Off Shelves.”
LA Times
, February 12, 1986.

Joseph Chiesa, flanked by Burke, explained:
 
Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

J&J spokesperson James Murray:
 
James A. Murray:
 
Kerr, Peter Tylenol is linked to a cyanide death in Yonkers.”
The New York Times
, February 11, 1986.

Carl Vergari belongs:
 
Golding, Bruce: “Former D.A. Vergari dies.”
The Journal News,
October 6, 2006.

Vergari was “a straight”:
 
Golding, Bruce: “Former D.A. Vergari dies.”
The Journal News
, October 6, 2006.

 
“He was the”:
 
Golding, Bruce: “Former D.A. Vergari dies.”
The Journal News
, October 6, 2006.

 
“That’s one theory,” replied Vergari:
 
Associated Press. “Poison in new Tylenol death differs from '82.”
The Galveston Daily News
, October 13, 1982.

 
““As far as I’m concerned”:
 
Associated Press. “Poison in new Tylenol death differs from '82.”
The Galveston Daily News
, October 13, 1982.

 
“
the
false and dangerous impression that people shouldn’t worry”:
 
Associated Press.
“Poisoned Tylenol: no time limit.”
Sunday Intelligencer/Montgomery County Record
, February 16, 1986.

 
“On Friday, four days after officials had learned”:
 
McFadden, Robert D. “Two Bottle of Poisoned Tylenol Were
hipped
by
ame
Distributor.”
New York Times
, February 16, 1986.

Also on Friday, inspectors from the Onondaga County:
 
Washington Post
.
“A Puzzle for Investigators.”
The Post Standard
, February 15, 1986.

 
“I guess it’s true”:
Cimons
, Marlene “Tylenol Chief Says Seals Can Be Replaced.”
LA Times
, February 20, 1986

Burke later speculated:
 
Cimons
, Marlene “Tylenol Chief Says Seals Can Be Replaced.”
LA Times
, February 20, 1986.

While Burke speculated: Johnson, Dirk. “On Tylenol case, trail goes cold.”
The New York Times
, February 22, 1986.

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We Never Said It Is Tamper Proof

By Thursday, February 13, 1986:
Cimons
, Marlene; Jackson, Robert L. “Latest Tylenol Poisoning: A Nightmare Comes True.”
LA Times
: February 23, 1986

“Jim, are you sitting down?
”:
Powell, Bill;
Kasindorf
, Martin.
“The Tylenol Rescue.”
Newsweek
, March 3, 1986.

“Frank, that is”: Powell, Bill;
Kasindorf
, Martin.
“The Tylenol Rescue.”
Newsweek
, March 3, 1986.

Young said that when chemists: Powell, Bill;
Kasindorf
, Martin.
“The Tylenol Rescue.”
Newsweek
, March 3, 1986.

He put together a full-fledged “crisis team”: Rosenfeld, Steven.
“Trying to salvage Tylenol – Again!”
The Gettysburg Times
, February 28, 1986.

“
to
be completely open”:
Cimons
, Marlene; Jackson, Robert L. “Latest Tylenol Poisoning: A Nightmare Comes True.”
LA Times
, February 23, 1986.

In a collaborative effort: Goldman, John J.;
Cimons
, Marlene. “Agencies Pursue Massive Probe of Tylenol Poisoning.”
LA Times
, February 15, 1986.

Johnson & Johnson made preparations:
Cimons
, Marlene; Jackson, Robert L. “Latest Tylenol Poisoning: A Nightmare Comes True.”
LA Times
, February 23, 1986.

At 2 a.m. Friday morning:
Cimons
, Marlene; Jackson, Robert L. “Latest Tylenol Poisoning: A Nightmare Comes True.”
LA Times
, February 23, 1986.

“Therefore, both samples must have come from the same source”:
Cimons
, Marlene; Jackson, Robert L. “Latest Tylenol Poisoning: A Nightmare Comes True.”
LA Times
, February 23, 1986.

The FDA said the chemical make-up: Norman, Michael. FBI is Assigning Tylenol Inquiry ‘Highest Priority.’”
The New York Times
, February 15, 1986.

Medical Examiner, Millard Hyland, had said: Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
 
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

The
New York Times
had reported: Norman, Michael. “Officials Say Fatal Tampering of Tylenol was Isolated Case.”
 
The New York Times
, February 12, 1986.

Instead, FDA Deputy Commissioner, John Norris, simply said that the
matching
chemical profiles:
Cimons
, Marlene; Jackson, Robert L. “Latest Tylenol Poisoning: A Nightmare Comes True.”
LA Times
, February 23, 1986.

“
still
appears to be”: Associated Press. “More Poisoned Tylenol brings Wide Warning.”
Atchison Daily Globe
, February 14, 1986.

“this is a localized matter”: Norman, Michael,
2D
Tainted Bottle of Tylenol Found by Investigators.”
New York Times
, February 14, 1986.

 
“The reports we’re getting”: “Both Tylenol poisonings came from same source.”
The Frederick Post
, February 15, 1986.

Tampering at the plant is “one avenue we are exploring”: Associated Press. “$100,000 Bounty put on Poisoner.”
The New Mexican
, February 15, 1986.

 
“
an
act of terrorism pure and simple”: Associated Press. “$100,000 Bounty put on Poisoner.”
The New Mexican
, February 15, 1986.

“It is our belief”:
Prokesch
, Steven, “Tylenol Capsule Output is
Suspended
by Maker.”
New York Times
, February 15, 1986.

Burke announced: Associated Press. “$100,000 Bounty put on Poisoner.”
The New Mexican
, February 15, 1986.

 
“I think the local”:
 
Fox, Wendy. “Maker of Tylenol says capsule sales may never recover.”
The Orange County Register
, February 15, 1986.

“It was so small an amount”:
Aig
, Marlene. “Nation told not to use Tylenol Capsules.”
The Orange County Register
, February 14, 1986.

 
“We think it’s an industrial”:
Aig
, Marlene. “Nation told not to use Tylenol Capsules.”
The Orange County Register
, February 14, 1986.

Further tests on capsules
:
Aig
, Marlene. “Nation told not to use Tylenol Capsules.”
The Orange County Register
, February 14, 1986.

“It may be a cleaner”: Norman, Michael,
2D
Tainted Bottle of Tylenol Found by Investigators.” New York Times, February 14, 1986.

On Friday morning, February 14
^th
, John Norris: Associated Press. “FDA: Don’t Take Tylenol.”
Maryville Journal-Tribune
, February 14, 1986.

The FDA had examined packaging from both the second and third bottles: Associated Press. “FDA: Don’t Take Tylenol.”
Maryville Journal-Tribune
, February 14, 1986.

“It’s possible someone extremely skilled”: Associated Press. “FDA: Don’t Take Tylenol.”
Maryville Journal-Tribune
, February 14, 1986.

“All we have said in the past”: United Press International. “More Tainted Tylenol may clear Elsroth’s Boyfriend.”
Syracuse Herald-Journal
, February 14, 1986.

 
“Everybody else is going to have a package”:
Kerzner
, Harold.
Project Management
.
Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2006.