CNN Danger Poisoned Foods

In this three-part CNN Investigations series, Dr. Sanjay Gupta interviews Marler about the 2006 E. coli spinach outbreak and the ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of the spinach outbreak, where Marler walks the fields explaining how contamination occurs and spreads through the food supply. Marler advocates for stronger preventive measures even as farmers and regulators discuss their proactive steps. The series captures the human cost of food-borne illness through victim testimonials, illustrating why Marler has dedicated his practice to holding food companies accountable. "There's enormous public pressure placed on food processors and manufacturers to ensure farm-to-fork integrity," he notes, though he argues current efforts remain insufficient. The multi-part format allows deep exploration of how outbreaks happen, what the industry is doing to prevent them, and whether current food safety measures adequately protect consumers. By combining field investigation with expert analysis and personal stories, the series presents food safety as both a technical challenge and a deeply human issue affecting American families nationwide.