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 caused by infectious organisms, such as toxins, bacteria or parasites that are in a food or beverage. The contamination typically occurs during the food handling process, and can result from incorrectly cooking food or leaving it out for too long, according to MayoClinic.com.