She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. Interesting at this day and age with so many food allergies that restaurants arent accommodating! As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. Their job is to serve what they want seeing it was their vision, money and hard with that went into it. 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. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. There are places amongst us everywhere that serves peanuts, Five Guys is not alone. Since Five Guys are making a boatload of cash, they really dont care about any of us. They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. I apologized to my husband and reassured him I was not trying to kill him; that I had just neglected to research this new restaurant everyone was talking about. Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. Dm @ Katie. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. Of course. Planters has explained why it killed off Mr. PeanutHere's why, With staples at all-time highs, technician gives his catch-up trade. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. 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 again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. I actually emailed them on their website stating this, and no one from the company even bothered to respond to meI can only assume bc they figure Ill never be a paying customer. This is the one resturant I can go to and actually enjoy a REAL french fry. As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. These comments are GREAT! check with your allergist. Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. Im certainly not an allergist, but I personally wouldnt take the chance (unless the Drs office wants me eating fries there in a food challenge). My thoughts they REALLY dont care to serve ALL people with knowing how widespread and growing peanut allergies are to kids and adults. Opt to do your research before entering an establishment. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! Not only do the ratings provide a first filter, but the comments can provide more color (and possibly couldve warned her about the peanuts everywhere), as can the menus, allergen-lists, website links, and other valuable information. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. So I cannot imagine your struggle. There has been a LOAD of comments on the AllergyEats Facebook page about this entry, so I thought Id share them here (see next comment). But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? We learned our son was allergic to peanuts when we gave peanut butter to him at 1. Im another person with Celiac that cant have gluten containing foods. I have one child with nut allergies, so he doesnt eat at Five Guys. Its not easy, esp in a social setting, like when they are with peers. I heard theyre not so great anyway. He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! I cant imagine why a restaurant would feature peanuts when there are so many folks today who are allergic, but I guess they are successful enough without that particular consumer segment. 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. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. Tanya, the FAQ on their website (again, linked from the blog page) specifically addresses that customers should NOT be bringing peanuts outside for the very reason you mentioned. Tanya When a Five Guys opened next door to my son`s martial arts gym, I stopped in to check it out. 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 truly think they are overkilling their idea that they fry items in peanut oil. WebUnder the guidance of Jerry and Janie the Murrell family served only hand-formed burgers cooked to perfection on a grill along with fresh-cut fries cooked in pure peanut oil. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. . I think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. Use the AllergyEats website, blog, and app to plan your trips and for unplanned stops along the way. 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. Enter your address to see if Five Guys delivers to you cholesterol-free, 100% peanut oil, and then showered with a heavy dose of Cajun spice. It would be nice if they offered an alternative for those with nut allergies, but there would be a lot of liability with possibility of cross-containimation. I personally think that something with such a huge reliance on what is one of the top life threatening food allergens out there should have better signage, and be very clear that this is not the right place for people with peanut allergies to come. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. But not just any potato and oil will do. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. You might want to show that to the manager. But you know what isnt hard to miss? And most importantly, as Sherlock would say Do your reasearch. Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. Certain menu items, such as milkshakes, have even been found to contain traces of peanuts or peanut oils, according to the online nutritional spreadsheet (via Five Guys). As they put it, "The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they won't stare at us.". I will not be back and was not impressed at all. Can someone find out for me? . Many vegetable oils contain soybean oil as a part of their blend. I had no idea of the peanut situation. He said it needs to hit the right note between humor and solemnity. Had I done my research, I might have suggested another restaurant for him to try. Also if you go back in the future don't order a milkshake, there's a huge risk of cross contamination so we're strongly encouraged not to serve them to people with peanut allergies. But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. The specifics of what will happen in Planters' actual Super Bowl spot aren't clear, and conspiracy theories on Twitter are abounding. Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. Katie, peanuts are certainly not the only food allergy. Where as places like Five Guys do advertise they have peanuts everywhere, no one advertises they use chicken products in stuff that is not chicken, mainly chicken stock. Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. Paul J Richards/Getty Images. My solution is to NOT eat there. Is it just peanut oil or some other peanut related ritual? By the 1900's some genius we're all super appreciative of started using ice cream and thus the modern day milkshake was invented. The fries are precooked for a few minutes to get rid of excess water, then set aside until customers are ready for a fresh batch. I must say, though, that I think this has been the BEST discussion weve ever had on this blog. Thats all. I just went through the Five Guys website and found the following under FAQ: Q: If so many people are allergic to peanuts, why does Five Guys continue to offer them? We all have to do it at times. Marissa Laliberte-Simonian is a London-based associate editor with the global promotions team at WebMDs Medscape.com and was previously a staff writer for Reader's Digest. Therefore, we cannot eat fries at all the typical fast food joints. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. Its not a big deal to me at all. So youre right, our ENTIRE food allergy community needs to stay together. There should be a large sign with large print saying WARNING: NUT ALLERGY SUFFERERS: ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK: WE COOK WITH PEANUT OIL AND THERE ARE NUTS EVERYWHERE!! Theyre obviously doing something right, because theyre growing and thriving. Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! Its a very small sign that my husband I both missed when entering the restaurant. 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. 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. Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. Simply put, the employee wrote, The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they wont stare at us.. Sheesh, all I can say is WAAAAH. 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. another is inhalation type, so she only needs to SMELL any peanut product and she has a reaction. The thing is, the restaurant has every right to serve peanuts however theyd like, but my beef is, they had a teeny, tiny warning sign on the door that we didnt even notice. Some restaurants dont even know the oil they use. Their allergies are so bad that we are afraid to have our little one tested but must since she will be starting school in the fall. What has your experience been? Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. In terms of the parsing out of information and the phony "leak" of the Super Bowl ad that transpired on Tuesday, Pierantozzi said, "We're trying to keep this as close to reality as possible. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. If I was the spouse of the one that sent me to this burger place, OR a parents of one of the kids that went with the husband I would be FURIOUS that he placed his life on the line JUST for a burger!! Very likely cross contaminated according to the lady behind the till. Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! The all-you-can-eat peanuts give them something to do besides complaining and holding up the line even further. 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). That is scary. Peanuts is part of their whole shtick/experience. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. A: Over the past 20 years, peanuts have become part of the Five Guys identity. Seriously??? It is more than likely that these free peanuts are here to stay so long as the company continues to use the peanut oil in their fry making. Its a pity that the Norwell Mariner doesnt post all of their articles online because Laura Anderson wrote an engaging, serious piece about her familys experience (with some appropriate humor thrown in perfectly). Then go to Texas Roadhouse Janet. Since I cant link to it, Ill try to do it justice by summarizing with the key paragraphs. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. And yes, there are peanuts everywhere. <3 the place. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Kelly I had no idea. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. 5 Guys has actually saved us!! I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. Why You Can't Get Five Guys' Free Peanuts To-Go. Got a confidential news tip? While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. 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.". that is the best way to be safe. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. Even though they say on the menu that all fries are cooked in peanut oil, it can be easy to miss especially if theres a line behind you and youre rushing because you dont want to hold anyone up. was looking for this comment. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. And with our newly re-designed app, you can find restaurants, share results, get directions, see menus, make reservations, and more - all from the road. Karen The peanut oil being safe for the peanut allergic depends on the sensitivity of the person along with how well refined the oil is. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Last week I decided to get lunch there. Doritos, which released its teaser last week with a spoken-word rendition of "Old Town Road," has racked up nearly 4 million views on YouTube, while a teaser for Cheetos' spot with MC Hammer from last week has nearly 3 million. And I am thankful that this site gives me info bc I had no idea about the peanut thing at this restaurant. tl;dr Dude My oldest has a milk senstivity. Eat Five Guys' burgers. WebFive Guys Shake Base 396 670 290 32 21 1 130 360 84 0 82 13 Five Guys Style Potatoes, Refined Peanut Oil, Salt TOPPINGS A.1. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. 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. My son took it (Ok hes 12 and should know better), but then another friend said, hey Brett, they cook their fries in peanut oil. Brett dropped the fry and learned an important lesson. Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. Okay according to five guys menu. 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. But Pierantozzi says this much is true: "There will be a funeral, and an opportunity for hundreds of millions of people who love Mr. Peanut to pay their respects," he said. Its just that in her case, the peanuts are the worst and most life-threatening. While its a good idea, it still doesnt explain why they wouldnt go for something less likely to cause an allergic. 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? Please dont think of us peanut moms as being unreasonable. 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. In the context of how Five Guys operates, this makes sense. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=38cf8a01-c7b4-4a61-a61b-8c0be6528f20&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "38cf8a01-c7b4-4a61-a61b-8c0be6528f20" }).render("6ea159e3e44940909b49c98e320201e2"); }); To top it all off, Five Guys goes for both quality and quantity. "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. Please dont take it that I was saying that either. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. 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 What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. 10718 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 USA. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely filled with peanuts. 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. Learn why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America. Further, while dairy is difficult (one of my children has it), I would go on to say that corn and soy are even much more difficult. I only saw signs stating how great their food was and look on Zagat. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. I remember doing that with my oldest. Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices. And I do applaud Five Guys for being up-front about it on their web site and on their door. Quite a lot of them. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. The brand then sent out a press release confirming the death. 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. No sign on the door that i saw. Log food: Eat better. Theres no reason to have peanuts all over, they are doing exactly what they said they try not to exclude a group of people. He said the idea surfaced last summer. Just because you or a family member has an allergy doesnt make a restaraunt a death trap. Keep em coming! 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. Im sorry those of you with peanut allergies cant enjoy their food, but, for me its a win-win situation. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. However, we have had a positive experience with Five Guys because the ONLY thing that goes in their oil is the french fries. Can they not put them in a bin with a lid along with all the other bulk nuts and bulk goods? Wed rather too many than not enough! There are eight different burgers plus the option to add up to 15 different free toppings sandwiches, hot dogs, and two different kinds of fries. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. I go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. Five Guys Menu. First of all, he began, they have peanuts everywhere. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. Geesh. Unfortunately, the peanut oil that Five Guys uses also contains Dimethylpolysiloxane might as well use the poisonous canola, like all the other cheap places. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. Im just glad it is manageable. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. Jen I dont have any nut allergies but gluten due to Celiac Disease. Every Five Guys I have ever been to also has a sign on the front door. Its not something Id wish on my worst enemy yet, we all deal with it daily, dont we? Tasted like it was from Rallys to me! Nonsense. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! How can you talk badly about a restaurant or suggest what they should and shouldnt do because YOU did not take your health seriously enough to research and ask questions??? After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. I have two children with food allergies and we have to be very careful where we eat. At least then they could cater to more people. Where its an inconvience for us dont make it like they have to stop serving them or put we have peanuts next to the restaurant sign on the building. I definitely feel sorry for those of you with a peanut allergy, but Im gluten intolerant and I give kudos to Five Guys (in Austin, TX) because its one of the few places I can go to and order a burger without a bun and fries and not worry about getting glutened. WebFive Guys has been a Washington, DC area favorite since 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell offered sage advice to the four young Murrell brothers:"Start a business or go to college. The business route won and the Murrell family opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington Virginia. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. Lots of people prefer to use hydrogenated oils for a crisper fry, but we want that melt-in-your-mouth buttery taste that nonhydrogenated oil offers, Murrell said. Other brands, including Skippy peanut butter, Budweiser, Syfy, Shake Shack and more, did just that. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. 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. 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