2 min read. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. another is inhalation type, so she only needs to SMELL any peanut product and she has a reaction. This is the one resturant I can go to and actually enjoy a REAL french fry. Even having a mild peanut allergy I have tried fried cooked in peanut oil and was not impressed. P.s. Although the company admits that it is rare that simple contact with peanuts could cause a severe allergic reaction, they still want to limit the risk of causing an unfortunate health issue. I understand the frustration, trust me, but expecting places to cater to us is ridiculous. Being respectful to their business, I do not ask them to change anything about their restaurant, only having bigger signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil. Her comment, I dont know what kind of chips they are. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. Five guys was ok, but so not worth the hype. Im in Northern Virginia, where Five Guys originated, so Ive been around the restaurant for quite awhile. Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! 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 appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. We learned our son was allergic to peanuts when we gave peanut butter to him at 1. Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. Super Bowl teasers are meant to generate some buzz for a brand's in-game spot, often starting a story or introducing a theme or characters to get consumers excited before the full commercial airs. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted by Allergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased I don't know, but if you or someone with you has a peanut allergy, regardless of the severity, it'd be safer not to set foot in there. Allergies, e By comparison, Hyundai's teaser on YouTube had about 73,000 views and Olay's had nearly 17,000 Thursday afternoon. We feel like we nailed the tone.". Paul J Richards/Getty Images. In the smallest of print there are warning signs on bags and cans and packages of food stating, This product was made in a plant (on machines) where nuts (dairy etc.) They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. In the context of how Five Guys operates, this makes sense. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. Five guys (and Chick-fil-A for that matter), use peanut oil to fry their food, but it is a highly refined peanut oil that has all the peanut proteins that cause the allergic reactions stripped from it. I only saw signs stating how great their food was and look on Zagat. I think they are being irresponsible. Now its a totally different story if one cannot be in the same room with peanuts because of the boxes of them around the restaurant. It turns out killing off the iconic 104-year-old nut had to do with the phenomenon of how people mourn the deaths of fictional characters, such as Iron Man, according to a creative leader behind the campaign. I dont begrudge restaurants for serving what they want. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. . Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. Our growth has been tremendous, but there is still so much more to go. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. Log food: Eat better. They have also been great (and we have been to 3 or 4 different locations in MA and NH) about cleaning the grill to prepare a burger for her, and then, putting it on a bed of lettuce instead of a bun (has milk/egg). Quite a lot of them. Im another person with Celiac that cant have gluten containing foods. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. I sooo agree with Debra that one day, those ppl who are not educated about food allergies need to walk just one day in our shoes. All fries at Five Guys are fried in 100% peanut oil. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. Then, during the third quarter of the game, the brand promises to "broadcast Mr. Peanut's funeral, so the world can mourn the loss of the beloved legume together.". Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. 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. That in itself is crazy! One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. First of all, it is quite bizarre to say you never ever had peanuts in your life. The only thing that make sense if you never had peanuts is if you With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations, your As long as the chain fries its food in peanut oil, the free peanuts will likely remain part of its brand. In addition to being able to find and rate restaurants from Boston to San Diego, Seattle to Miami, and anywhere in between (plus Hawaii and Alaska! Five Guys isnt even all that. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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. I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. It may sound like some sort of unspoken rule, but Five Guys recommends you leave those nuts in the restaurant to keep others and the company itself safe from any unwanted problems. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted byAllergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased concern in the already peanut-filled restaurant. You might want to show that to the manager. But its their choice to lose the business of people that would be able to eat there if they got rid of the peanuts. I think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Donna Sooo true my daughter cant eat ice cream but Id never say all ice cream places should close up lolit would be nice if places like Friendlees had other options for dairy allergy family members but they dont so we just stop at Ritas ices on the way . I had a feeling it was mine. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside.. Every kitchen I've ever worked in has been very mindful of allergies, to the point of panicking when a server would inform us of a customer with a They might have had some notice up about how they cook their fries I seem to remember. . Theres something distinct about their fries, and besides the fresh ingredients use every day, I truly believe the peanut oil adds to the unique taste. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) On a side note, I was told by her allergist that people with peanut allergies can *usually* have foods cooked in peanut oil (by large chain companies that use good quality peanut oil). We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. And yes, there are peanuts everywhere. Its not easy, esp in a social setting, like when they are with peers. I dont think every thing has to accomadate food allergy suffers they just have to make sure it WELL known if the 8 allergens are present anywhere. But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. Its all about picking the best ingredients, and when it comes to the best fast-food fries, that means starting with the potatoes (as evidenced by the potato sacks lying around the restaurant). I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. Its none of my business. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. I do understand some aggravation over food allergies, as I am allergic to chicken fat. Were just lucky, I guess. Nope. This is a good way to get yourself dead. As with the 50 other questions every week about "can I eat my allergen to cure the allergy", the ans WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. 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 Now, My daughter has I am very vocal about it because of this flippant attitude. So, while 5 Guys is a nightmare for anyone with a peanut allergy, it is great for my son. My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. Usually peanuts in their shells dont bother me, however peanut oil in the air does effect me. I cannot imagine her being fully allergic. Thats capitalism. Well, at least all the kids in my sons class who are banned from bringing in peanut prducts to school can get their fill of nuts for dinner at Five Guys. Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. VaynerMedia also handled Planters' Super Bowl spot last year. Its just that in her case, the peanuts are the worst and most life-threatening. Honesty is critical in any food allergy/sensitivity case. He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. And dont blame Five Guys. Its not a big deal to me at all. oil is highly refined and processed. Seriously? But you know what isnt hard to miss? that is the best way to be safe. I mean, I never thought about clover like that. I have eaten at Five guys at the airport in DC and never saw any notice of peanuts/ or peanut oil. Its right there on the menu in big letters.. But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. Supposedly, highly refined oil has none of the proteins left in it. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! My point is that there are allergens, not just peanuts, that are inhalation type. There are some, such as author and speakerStan Phelps, that have criticized Five Guys for still continuing to offer peanuts when they know the risks, and a Change.org petition was created to try and convince the chain to make their restaurants more hospitable to those with food allergies. Im very sensitive to soy and so avoid the oil also just in case, but I have accidentally ingested it on occasion, sometimes with ill effect, and sometimes with none. While its a good idea, it still doesnt explain why they wouldnt go for something less likely to cause an allergic. I think it is a response to something is their absolutely disgusting chemical laden bread. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. Here are the comments from the AllergyEats Facebook page (www.facebook.com/allergyeats): Jen If a restaurant is going to use peanut oil, putting peanuts everywhere is a good warning for the peanut allergic. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. I went to Five Guys with my daughter tonight for the first time having heard such rave reviews about how great the fries and burgers. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. As with all eating establishments, I inform them of my allergy and specifically what I am allergic to as bun and explain what it will do to me. Every Five Guys I have ever been to also has a sign on the front door. At least then they could cater to more people. I have had some places tell me to just remove it from the plate. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. The (almost) impossible-to-finish portion sizes are intentional; the burger chain doesnt want anyone finishing up a meal wishing theyd gotten more fries. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more evenly, Chad Murrell, one of the five guyser, sonsof founder Jerry Murrell, tells Food Republic. Also it's meant to be so refined that it shouldn't cause a reaction but it's 100% safer to not test it and we're told not to serve fries for peanut allergies. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. There are plenty of other options out there. The specifics of what will happen in Planters' actual Super Bowl spot aren't clear, and conspiracy theories on Twitter are abounding. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Anyone that has ever been inside a Five Guys for even a few minutes can tell you there's one pretty specific item that separates it from the average McDonald's the peanuts. tl;dr Dude Janessa There is a peanut warning posted on their front door Opt to do your research before entering an establishment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I had never been in a Five Guys Burgers before, but had heard good things. Great debate. He said the idea surfaced last summer. Id be just as happy if they used vegetable oil, rather than peanut oil, and skipped the whole peanuts thing to accommodate even more people, but, just wanted to chime in that milk and eggs are often overlooked when it comes to the allergy world, and, for some of us, Five Guys has actually been a great experience. Fast food customers used Dm @ Katie. As an aside, I published this entry for informational sake, not to pass judgement. We want to hear from you. The point of sharing the article was to provide information rather than suggest they should change who they feel they are. 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. Never miss a post! Burgers. I also think with an increase in takeaways through services like Deliveroo the allergen warning should be clear on that and try and educate people who want to eat it at their desk in the office that they should check people in the near area dont have peanut allergies. You cannot just tell them no bun. 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. They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. "It was in the language of something people already understood in the world of Twitter and in the world of Facebook. EVERYTHING has soybean oil or lecithin in it, I swear. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America, the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries, Heres the Secret That Makes KFCs Fried Chicken So Crispy, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. 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