June, July and August are normally the warmest months in Scotland, with average maximum temperatures ranging from approximately 15Â°C (59Â°F) to 17Â°C (63 Â°F). Scotland's high latitude means that we enjoy lovely long summer days and often an extended twilight.
Other microorganisms that are common culprits of food poisoning are campylobacter, a bacterium that contaminates poultry, unpasteurized dairy and produce, and toxoplasma, a protozoan that can be present in ground meat and poultry. Toxoplasmosis is the leading cause of death due to foodborne illness.
Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms â including bacteria, viruses and parasites â or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning.ood poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms â including bacteria, viruses and parasites â or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning.