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 is the blanket term used to describe any illness that is caused by contaminated food. There are many different pathogens that can contaminate food. Some are more common than others. In addition to pathogens there are a number of chemicals and substances that can cause illness if they contaminate food. Campylobacter â though it is one of the most common causes of food poisoning, it usually occurs as an isolated incident, instead of as an outbreak as is the case with some of the other pathogens. 2  Symptoms can last up to 10 days and is found in undercooked poultry, raw milk and in contaminated drinking water.