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.
Infection from salmonella bacteria is a leading cause of food poisoning in the United States and Europe. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control identifies salmonellosis, mainly from eggs, as an important public health problem with over 100,000 estimated cases each year.ymptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting that begin 12 to 72 hours after ingesting contaminated food. The illness can last four to seven days.