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.
Norovirus Food Poisoning. Norovirus, the cause of nearly 50 percent of all reported cases of food poisoning, is often related to eating contaminated fruit, leafy greens or shellfish such as oysters, according to the CDC. The virus can also be passed by touching a contaminated surface or by person-to-person contact.