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.
Infectious causes or âagentsâ include bacteria, parasites and viruses and are the most common causes of food poisoning. This refers to food which has been contaminated by bacteria or other organisms that causes an infection after consumption.or example, there is a subsection about E coli bacteria. Chicken, beef, pork and fish food poisoning are all caused by different strains of bacteria. However, fish can also be infected by parasites or toxins found within seawater which build up inside.