5 Gallon Bucket - Food Grade w/Lid BPA-Free, 1 Pack - Black

Good quality thick mil plastic buckets w/handles and lids....definitely good quality! The lids we saw sone individuals gave a poor rating because of difficulty with the lids, these lids are just as expected and functionality is as was engineered...YES they are very difficult to remove quickly, especially if you don't know how! At this juncture we would definitely recommend this product to others for dry storage!

Excellent 5-Gallon Buckets, Durable, Food-Safe, and Great Value I'm impressed with this set of 5-gallon buckets. They boast great quality and thick, sturdy walls, making them incredibly durable for various uses. At a reasonable price for six buckets and lids, this was definitely the best pick for my needs. They do exactly what they're intended for, and the added bonus of them being food-safe is a significant plus. My primary use for these buckets is storing Mylar bags full of food, and for this purpose, they're perfect. The lids provide a one-time complete seal upon initial installation, ensuring maximum freshness and protection, However even after you pull the freshness tab you can still reuse the lid for continued utility. While I haven't put the seal to the long-term test yet, the gasket appears to be made of a quality rubber, which gives me confidence that it will create a reliably airtight seal. The only minor point for improvement would be the handle. It could be more robust and isn't the most comfortable for prolonged carrying when the bucket is full. While the plastic might eventually show wear years down the line, for my current uses, this isn't a major concern. Overall, if you're looking for high-quality, versatile, and food-safe 5-gallon buckets with secure, reusable lids, this set is an excellent investment. Just make sure you get a lid opener and rubber mallet to go along with the buckets as these lids can be a royal pain in the butt.

Good buckets just add Gama seal lids

good quality

Good quality buckets but the lid is difficult to get off.

Work Excellent for storage

Got these to store up some rice. Lids are a tight fit with a seal which is what I want.

++++ The manufacture still claims they are food grade in their title, even though they are not FDA approved. ++++ See comments below, in comments section. Purchased for food storage. They have a rubber seal in the lid. Nice and heavy pails. Exactly what I expected. The seller provided a letter from the manufacturer certifying their pails are food grade, when used at room temperatures or below. UPDATE: A lot of confusion about #2 HDPE for food use. Found this info. Typical 5 gallon `food grade' buckets are made of #2 HDPE, and are opaque, not allowing light to penetrate, while often advertised or labeled as `food grade'. The typical `blue' water storage containers or barrels are also made of high density polyethylene (#2 HDPE). The thing is, if you will be storing food directly in the bucket or if you will be using the container for drinking water, be sure to verify the material is safe before you purchase. Be safe. *note To be safe, the buckets that you choose to use for food storage should be `food grade' (unless you are inserting sealed Mylar bags). All food grade buckets are made of HDPE #2 (high density polyethylene) but not all HDPE #2 buckets are food grade. Buckets that are not food grade will out-gas and leach into the container, and whatever is in the container. HDPE #2 buckets that are not food grade will have been manufactured with a non-food-grade "mold release agent". A mold release agent is what is used to help get the newly shaped plastic off of the hard mold that it was shaped from during the manufacturing process. Without the release agent, the new plastic shape will likely stick to the mold. Some mold release agents enable much faster production than others, but may be toxic to your health if later used with food stuffs. If the bucket is marked specifically as food grade or USDA approved (or FDA or NSF approved), then it is food grade. Otherwise contact the supplier or manufacturer to confirm.

They are great for bulk storage of food products.

Great value very sturdy

Perfect!

Solid and sturdy- nothing is getting into these. On a farm so protects from vermin

These are buckets, that it. But what makes these 5 stars? The company. The original order came without lids, and when I contacted them, they quickly shipped them out and were very courteous. Great company.