Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tiger Woods and The Dynasty, Jeff Benedict, has written Poisoned, a Netflix documentary that chronicles the events surrounding the worst food-poisoning epidemic in US history, the deadly Jack in the Box E. coli infections in 1993. Four children died and over seven hundred others became gravely ill.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

From Jeff Benedict, the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of "Tiger Woods" and "The Dynasty," comes "Poisoned," a gripping Netflix documentary that delves into the harrowing events surrounding the deadliest food-poisoning epidemic in US history. On December 24, 1992, six-year-old Lauren Rudolph was rushed to the hospital, suffering from excruciating stomach pain. Tragically, less than a week later, she passed away. Doctors were left perplexed, wondering how a seemingly healthy child could deteriorate so rapidly. After a thorough investigation, public health officials revealed that the culprit was E. coli O157:H7, traced back to hamburger meat served at a Jack in the Box restaurant. During this unprecedented crisis, four children lost their lives, and over seven hundred others fell gravely ill.

In "Poisoned," award-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Benedict presents a candid and compelling account of the fast-moving disaster. Drawing on exclusive access to confidential documents and exclusive interviews with the real-life individuals at the heart of the drama—the families whose children were infected, the Jack in the Box executives held accountable for the tragedy, the physicians and scientists who identified E. coli as the culprit, and the legal teams on both sides of the historic lawsuits that followed—Benedict crafts a narrative that is both gripping and enlightening. This documentary combines the depth of "Fast Food Nation" with the legal intrigue of "A Civil Action," providing a revealing look into how we learned the hard way to be mindful of the food we consume.

"Poisoned" is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of food safety. It serves as a reminder that even the most seemingly insignificant choices we make about what we eat can have far-reaching consequences, and that we must remain vigilant in protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the dangers lurking in our food.

Weight: 238g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781668027677
Edition number: Export (Local Printing)