Bill Marler is featured prominently in this Emmy-winning Netflix documentary (Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary, 2024) based on Jeff Benedict's book Poisoned, which chronicles his 32-year career as a leading food safety advocate beginning with the landmark 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak. The film highlights his $15.6 million settlement for one of the most seriously injured survivors and his subsequent transformation into a nationally recognized expert in foodborne illness litigation. Marler provides commentary on systemic problems within the American food industry, discussing how "a desire for profits often trumps consumer safety" and explaining how the industry knowingly sells products with pathogens like Salmonella because they are not considered "adulterants" that would make the products illegal. Following the documentary's release, Marler participated in Q&A sessions with author Jeff Benedict.
The documentary adaptation brings Marler's decades-long fight for stricter food safety regulations to a mainstream audience, cementing his legacy as a tireless advocate who helped fundamentally reshape how America approaches foodborne illness prevention and corporate accountability.
From The New York Times to CNN, Bill is trusted by lawyers for his expertise on food safety.
