Our 3.5 gallon bucket without lid is a food safe container. The buckets are 90 Mil thick. You can be confident these plastic containers with wired handles are coming from a top US plastic materials manufacturer. The plastic buckets with handles are perfect for industrial use or farm use. 

Lids are sold separately. We have a variety of options to suit various needs including:

• Gasketed Tear Strip Lids: Ideal for long term storage - set it and forget it. Rubber mallet and lid opener are recommended for lid installation and removal.
• Gamma Seal Lids: Perfect for accessing the contents of your bucket frequently.  Common uses include dog food, bird seed, and bulk foods. Rubber mallet is recommended for lid installation. 
• Pour Spout Lids: Ideal for pouring liquid from your bucket without having to remove the lid.  Compatible with Rieke Senior Pour Spouts (sold separately). Rubber mallet and lid opener are recommended for lid installation and removal.
• Padded Lids: Perfect for taking a seat with you wherever you go.  Common uses are baseball and softball coaches, dance and cheer teams, fishing and outdoor activities.  Rubber mallet and lid opener are recommended for lid installation and removal.

• 3.5 gallon polyethylene resin plastic durable bucket
• Multiple colors available with metal handle
• Lid is NOT included in this option. Lids are available for purchase separately.