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.
Causes. The cause of most cases of food poisoning is pathogens. A pathogen is any living organism that can cause disease. This includes bacteria, viruses, and molds. The most common pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses are: 1  Salmonella â found in meats, eggs, milk and fresh fruits and vegetables. 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.