Bob stated "The bees did not pick up the drug off the flowers!" Antibiotics are used in the orchards producing apples - and other fruits. As best as I have searched, I have not been able to find the article relating to Antibiotic contamination of honey produced in the Black forest, Germany several years ago. There was a "buyback program" put in place to compensate the beekeepers who had had their harvest accidentally contaminated. The antibiotic source was thought to have been via. orchard treatments against fire blight. Similar link - see following: > taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/index/96KVYL7WCARUYLP3.pdf Regards, Peter -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---