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.
Rinsing or washing meat before cooking is another cause of food poisoning. This is seen as mistakenly, a way of removing germs and bacteria but in fact, it can cause these to spread around the kitchen which results in food poisoning. Many people do this with chicken but this is as equally as risky.