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 contamination is anything in food that is not supposed to be in the food. This can be physical (such as hair or glass), chemical (such as pesticides), or biological (such as listeria) contaminant. Some of these food contaminants can be harmful to the consumer while others simply reduce the quality of the product.