Bill Marler is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and expert on foodborne illness litigation. He began representing victims in 1993, notably Brianne Kiner, one of the most severely injured survivors of the Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak, which resulted in a $15.6 million settlement.

Since then, Marler has represented clients in nearly every major U.S. foodborne illness outbreak, advocating for victims and championing reforms that led to landmark policy changes, including the 2010–11 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

In 2009, he founded Food Safety News to provide dedicated reporting on outbreaks, recalls, regulations, and food safety science. Today he remains a leading voice for consumer protection and prevention.

Dan Flynn is a veteran journalist with more than 15 years of food safety reporting experience. He has worked closely with government and regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal level, providing trusted coverage of complex public-health issues.

Flynn’s career spans newspapers throughout the West, from the Black Hills to Seattle, where he reported on natural disasters, court cases, and foodborne illness outbreaks. His on-scene reporting of major crises earned recognition from the Associated Press, including two awards for “Best Reporting on a Deadline.”

At Food Safety News, he leads editorial direction and contributes regular reporting on foodborne illnesses, policy, and consumer protection.

Coral Beach is a print journalist with more than 20 years of reporting and editing experience across newspapers, trade publications, and freelance clients. She has worked with outlets including The Kansas City Star, The Independence Examiner, and Land Line Magazine.

Before joining Food Safety News, Beach spent years at The Packer covering the fresh produce industry across North America. Her beat included food safety legislation, recalls, and outbreak investigations, with a focus on consumer health and regulatory action.

Beach earned her Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas and now manages FSN’s newsroom operations, editing, and staff development.

Jonan Pilet holds a Bachelor’s in writing from Houghton College and an MFA in creative writing from Seattle Pacific University. His fiction and short stories have been published in a variety of journals and anthologies, culminating in his 2021 debut collection Nomad, Nomad.

At Food Safety News, Pilet oversees the daily newsletter, manages social media platforms, and contributes editorial content to support the site’s mission. He specializes in engaging readers through storytelling and distilling complex topics into accessible updates.

He brings creativity and precision to FSN’s coverage, balancing journalistic accuracy with a distinctive voice that connects to a wide audience.

Joe Whitworth is a UK-based journalist specializing in food and beverage safety. Before joining Food Safety News, he spent years reporting for William Reed Business Media, including as editor of Food Quality News.

His international reporting has spanned topics such as contamination, recalls, and foodborne illness prevention. He has moderated panels at Food Ingredients Europe and The Ingredients Show, connecting global experts on safety and regulation.

Whitworth graduated in journalism from the University of Central Lancashire and brings a global perspective to FSN’s reporting, focusing on European and international developments.

Cookson Beecher is a freelance journalist with decades of experience covering food safety, agriculture, and the environment. She has been part of Food Safety News since its early years, reporting on outbreaks, recalls, and emerging scientific research.

Previously, Beecher served as an agricultural and environmental reporter for Capital Press, covering four Northwestern states, and earlier was editor of the Courier Times in Washington. She has earned recognition for her in-depth reporting and storytelling across rural and urban communities.

Beecher holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hunter College. Today she lives in rural Skagit County, Washington, where she also co-owns Pioneer Dahlias, a local floral business.