There is always a chance for cross contamination, so we advise checking our allergen and ingredients card at the stores location and letting the team know of any allergens or intolerances so they can advise accordingly. Not wanting my younger son to feel left out, I planned for my husband to take him to dinner at the new Five Guys Burgers restaurant that just opened in town. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! The rest of the world should not change things to suit you, PERIOD. Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. Firstly if it is served you make him go out with you to retrieve the served meal and explain what error has occurred, you also offer to get medical Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. For instance everything I eat at Subway it causes intestinal distress within 5 minutes of finishing eating. It doesnt seem to be cold pressed/etc, My son just got diagnosed. ", https://twitter.com/MrPeanut/status/1220013408180895745?s=20. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. I do understand some aggravation over food allergies, as I am allergic to chicken fat. We cannot possibly know every restaurant, right? I don't think they use peanut oil on the burgers or I'd probably be dead. ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. Burgers take slightly longer to cook there than they do at typical fast food chains because employees are forbidden from pressing down on the patties. Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. We havent tested that theory yet at home. AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. There are tons of people with allergies, but its still a small portion of the population. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. Like Tony Stark, Mr. Peanut was a titan of industry who selflessly gave up his own life in order to save the ones he loved.The comparison is pretty apt since Planters I emailed the company and the email stated that they have taken out the allergen in the peanut oil and it should not effect anyone with allergies to peanuts and that there are signs posted on the outside and inside of the restaurant. Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. I calmly asked for a manager and strongly pointed out that what they just did if I hadnt caught it would have made me very sick for the next week and raise my chance of all cancers. Kelly I had no idea. Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. Very likely cross contaminated according to the lady behind the till. According to The Daily Meal, the reason Five Guys prohibits removing peanuts from the premises is to ensure that no one with a peanut allergy comes into contact with them. I have a gluten allergy. They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. 5 Guys has actually saved us!! I was so shocked I just could not shut up about it and the guy behind the counter got defensive and even said that fries cooked in peanut oil are the best. If it helps at all the burger isnt cooked in the peanut oil, if you tell the cashier about your allergy we'll let the kitchen people know and they'll all change their gloves and make sure your food doesn't go near the fries. Please dont take it that I was saying that either. So I cannot imagine your struggle. Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! ", "I think they made it really easy for people to get involved with the idea," he said. Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. My daughter is severely allergic to milk and egg proteins, so, like others with food allergies, we are restricted when it comes to dining out. Please dont take the anti-peanut thing as my saying to elliminate them completely. I had no idea that a burger restaurant would use peanut oil. Janet We tried going there, saw the peanuts EVERYWHERE, and backed right out the front door! Katie, peanuts are certainly not the only food allergy. So much so that you might want to either order them directly from Five Guys' distributor (unveiled at theirTwitter page), or maybe you thought of smuggling some free peanuts out the door in your paper bag or empty soda cup after all, if something is free, isn't it the best time to stock up on it? You might want to show that to the manager. P.s. "We started talking about how the internet treats when someone dies specifically, we were thinking about fictional characters, [like when] Iron Man died," Pierantozzi said, referring to the death of the Marvel character in last year's "Avengers: Endgame.". And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! For people with peanut allergies, every Five Guys location in the U.S. is a health hazard; the burger chain even posts signs in its windows saying as much. Could 5 Guys be any more explicit than to show you peanuts coming out of the woodwork that peanut oil is involved in the cooking process at their stores? Kraft Heinz's Planters on Tuesday released a cryptic tweet with a link to a video showing Mr. Peanut sacrificing himself to save actors Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh by plunging to his death. While I understand that people who are allergic to peanut oil cant eat there, they can eat all of the other Canola oil users which is just about all of them. "I think it was written beautifully and struck the right tone," Pierantozzi said. Oh, and the burger??? "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! The world does not revolve around you and this is the least to complain about when it is SO EASY to avoid. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. Im just glad it is manageable. First of all, he began, they have peanuts everywhere. Or why cook the fries in peanut oil instead of vegetable oil? 2023 AllergyEats, Inc. All rights reserved. So while its disappointing that we can no longer go there while our son is with us, they are open with the fact that its not safe for those with allergies before you even walk in the door. Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! Theyre obviously doing something right, because theyre growing and thriving. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. https://twitter.com/budweiserusa/status/1220123265257086982?s=20. Cross contamination is a big issue for us -so french fries, chicken fingers, and other fried foods are off limits because they are fried in the same oil as things like mozzarella sticks or battered fish/chicken. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. The only problem I had was that the customers would eat peanuts on their patio & throw the shells down. While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. Peanuts is part of their whole shtick/experience. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. I mean, I never thought about clover like that. I decided to go and try it. I heard theyre not so great anyway. But you know what isnt hard to miss? It's one of several examples of the company sticking to its ways, like the strict "no delivery" rule it enforces with everyone, even the president. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. was looking for this comment. As long as the chain fries its food in peanut oil, the free peanuts will likely remain part of its brand. Like the author, our family attempted to go to Five Guys, not knowing the danger that lurked inside. Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. And lets not forget that so many, many people have non-Big 8 allergies. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. So cry me a river! He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. . I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Guys embraces the humble peanut, even going as far as offering a complimentary peanut snack to its customers. Keep em coming! Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. Geesh. Is it just peanut oil or some other peanut related ritual? No sign on the door that i saw. Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. For those of you that have nut allergies, obviously you cant prove or disprove this. Mr. Peanut's social channels have been renamed with "The Estate of Mr. Peanut" with a graphic of a crying monocle, and his Twitter account asked users to "pay respects" with the hashtag, #RIPeanut. What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. It caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. My daughter has a lot of allergies (incl 2 non-top 8) and it was just an example of a food that I could never expect to be eliminated from most environments. At least then they could cater to more people. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. All fries at Five Guys are fried in 100% peanut oil. And I never thought about sesame seeds giving a hard time to someone with tree nut allergy. At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. Peanut oil is processed and purified which removes the proteins that can cause the allergic reaction. He said the agency was looking to see how Planters could really line up with culture in a way that would explode. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. Dm SO many times ppl think that just removing the allergic item will fix the problem. Even if you dont dine at 5 guys you need to remember your protocols and not just take food and assume its safe. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I did. Its not something Id wish on my worst enemy yet, we all deal with it daily, dont we? There are plenty of other options out there. I had a feeling it was mine. WebOur fries are plain potatoes cooked in peanut oil both Five Guys and Cajun styles are suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. I am allergic to tree nuts not peanuts so it would not be a problem for me but it would be for my severely allergic son, fortunately he does not eat meat so he would not find himself at the restaurants but it makes me wonder if they are free with their peanuts at the airport where containment would be more of a problem since the space is wide open to the main terminal. Fast food customers used As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A Message from Paul, Founder of AllergyEats Dear friends, It has been a very long time since youve seen an, Recently, we published our eighth annual Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Chains in America list, which included perennial winner Burtons Grill.. I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. I cant ever order any turkey products or have stuffing because a lot of manufacturers uses chicken stock to cut costs. But this one seemed to be especially successful. Rest in pieces, Mr. Peanut. All Rights Reserved. duh people! I often appologize and explain that I am allergic bc they dont understand the sensitivity. <3 the place. The most important aspect of having an allergy is DOING YOUR RESEARCH! We will avoid this place for sure! Theres no reason to have peanuts all over, they are doing exactly what they said they try not to exclude a group of people. I never go back to those restaurants. Okay according to five guys menu. Just because you or a family member has an allergy doesnt make a restaraunt a death trap. I will still not eat there or support them until they change their policy. 5 Guys has decided not to even try, and at least theyre up front about it. According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. check with your allergist. And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. Thanks for the heads up. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. Thats all. Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. Jan. 22, 2020 4:45 p.m. PT. But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. BEWARE!!!. This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. There's really nothing that caps off the Five Guys experience more than eating a handful or two of free salty peanuts while waiting for your burger and fries. My daughter has I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. As I have a son who is highly allergic to peanuts, I am glad to know this before we ever ventured into that place. Id *love* to be able to eat out more often than I can, but for now, I make do and make most of my food. Luckily, the burgers were safe for him, but he couldnt even touch the French fries bag from which my son was eating, soaked as it was in peanut grease. But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. I have had some places tell me to just remove it from the plate. Five Guys reportedly sources its potatoes north of the 42nd parallel, always from Idaho except a couple months of the year when those ones get too soft and the business buys from Washington instead. The restaurant doesn't profit off giving snacks away for freeor excluding potential customersbut peanuts have been a fixture of Five Guys for more than two decades. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. they dont realize that residue remains. Giving people free food is an easy way to keep them happy, but that still doesn't explain why Five Guys chooses peanuts over something friendlier to people with allergies. Please dont think of us peanut moms as being unreasonable. For real. Its for this reason that if the only soy product in an item is soybean oil, under law it is excluded from having to be listed as containing soy. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. I fucking love 5-guys, you just can't eat the fries. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! It stays juicy that way. . If you'd like some peanuts with your meal or while you wait for your order, just Its not easy, esp in a social setting, like when they are with peers. The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. The meat is cooked on a separate grill from the buns & I can get grilled onions & mushrooms to go along with it as well as all the other fixings youd normally find. The first time I went to one we left our children at home to go Christmas shopping (they are the ones with the food allergies). We by no means want to exclude guests from our store, but at the same time we would not want to disappoint our peanut eating guests. Because the number of people with peanut allergies is less tan 1% of the population, the number of allergic people who will die just seeing a peanu Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. Each fast food joint makes them differently. You cannot just tell them no bun. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. WebBecause the number of people with peanut allergies is less tan 1% of the population, the number of allergic people who will die just seeing a peanut is miniscule, and Five Guys has peanut warning signs all over the fucking place. .seems to me five guys is still on the list, and a french fry shouldnt hurt (since Peanut Oil that has been refined shouldnt cause a reaction). 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