This has been hashed before. Here is info that may be helpful Look on the bottom of the bucket if there are molded numbers from 1-5 the bucket is safe, the lower the better. I have used pickle buckets after I stored cooking oil for oil pans in DSBB.. After a through washing NO SMELL, I know a bee has a better smeller than I do, but they did not mind feed honey from this bucket. Also look for a knife and fork, it is OK.