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.
Foodborne illness (also foodborne disease and colloquially referred to as food poisoning) is any illness resulting from the food spoilage of contaminated food, pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites that contaminate food, as well as chemical or natural toxins such as poisonous mushrooms and various species of beans that have not been boiled for ...
Food becomes contaminated through a variety of mechanisms. Some things that can contribute to foodborne illness are: 1  inadequate handwashing. 2  cross-contamination. 3  storage and cooking temperatures. 4  contamination of food by animal waste. Many pathogens need to multiply to a larger number before enough are present in food to cause disease. 2  In general, refrigeration or freezing prevents virtually all bacteria from growing. 3  If food is heated sufficiently, parasites, viruses and most bacteria are killed.