> I'm curious where the bees are finding lead in the environment to introduce into honey in the first place?

It's probably from the can, that's the whole point.

TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER B--FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (CONTINUED)
PART 189 -- SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED FROM USE IN HUMAN FOOD

Subpart D--Substances Prohibited From Indirect Addition to Human Food Through Food-Contact Surfaces

Sec. 189.240 Lead solders.
(a) Lead solders are alloys of metals that include lead and are used in the construction of metal food cans.

(b) Food packaged in any container that makes use of lead in can solder is deemed to be adulterated in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, based upon an order published in the Federal Register of June 27, 1995.

[60 FR 33109, June 27, 1995]

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