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. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common food poisoning culprit. Other bad bacteria that can cause food poisoning are salmonella, listeria, staphylococcus aureus and Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni). The most dangerous is Clostridium botulinum, which is able to live in an oxygen-free environment and is often found in improperly canned foods.