[Some] people complain that they get too many fries. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. Peanut allergies are real. In fact, I personally agree with those who suggest that Five Guys should do whatever they want, and I applaud the chain for trying to be upfront about their peanut fetish. Well have to do without our Five Guys burgers and theyll have to do without our dollars. It doesnt seem to be cold pressed/etc, My son just got diagnosed. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Id heard that 5 Guys used peanut oil, but I had no idea about the peanuts on the table. And lastly, the phone number is also included on every listing, so she could have called in advance with the key questions we all have to ask before dining at a new restaurant. Geesh. oil is highly refined and processed. Fortunately their burgers and fries are nothing special, so youre not really missing anything. 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. In fact, of individuals with food allergies, my informal study of AllergyEats members shows that their are 23 allergies which more than 2% of our population have!!! 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. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. Its everywhere. "We did the unthinkable: we created a program and an idea where Mr. Peanut dies, and dies specifically sacrificing himself for his friends, which has always been a tenet of who he is and what he does he always puts others first," Pierantozzi said. I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. So peanut allergy people just have to learn that Five Guys is not a restaurant that they should go to. 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). While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. 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. Peanuts are not the only allergen, and as a mom with a daughter with multiple anaphylactic allergens, I sometimes get frustrated at the anti-peanut push. So the solution is simple. He said the agency was looking to see how Planters could really line up with culture in a way that would explode. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. The boys loved it. duh people! WebAnswer (1 of 38): Im not sure if youre trying to argue that peanut allergies arent real or that Five Guys should be closed as a health risk. . The peanut oil is refined removing the proteins that cause an allergic reaction. tl;dr Dude I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. 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. I just want to know where Five Guys gets their buns because I dont think they make them there. 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. Interesting. Wed rather too many than not enough! So it`s possible it wouldn`t harm someone peanut-allergic. Janessa There is a peanut warning posted on their front door 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. WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. Unlike McDonald's, which uses a "canola-blend oil," Five Guys isn't shy about telling the world that it uses peanut oil exclusively in its frying (via Five Guys ). Thats all. As they put it, "The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they won't stare at us.". was looking for this comment. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. 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. Paul J Richards/Getty Images. Massachusetts; Swampscott; Five Guys; Five Guys (781) 595-1300. Five Guys isnt even all that. Seriously? This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. They do get a lot of attention, particularly due to the fact that they seem to have a higher rate of anaphylactic effects, but the world is becoming much more educated about all of the Big 8 allergies. 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 . While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. 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. 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 think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. I had a feeling it was mine. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. I dont begrudge restaurants for serving what they want. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. It's weird that yours doesn't. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. However, I support Five Guys. As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. Adding bacon, of course, ups those numbers (via Five Guys ). WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. He added that they finally found a seat at a counter, right next to a tower of peanut boxes stacked on cans of peanut oil. 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. And, when they said the warning was in small print? Peanuts, After ordering a bunless burger explaining that I was highly allergic to gluten instead of sitting and waiting for my order to be called but to stand and watch them put the burgers together. 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. Is this not actually the case for most people with peanut allergies? Our doctor said as long as he doesnt ingest, he should be fine. Once theyre out of the fryer, the fries get exactly 15 shakes before theyre deemed ready to serve. I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. Facebook. We havent tested that theory yet at home. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. For instance everything I eat at Subway it causes intestinal distress within 5 minutes of finishing eating. I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. WebFive Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. I think it is a response to something is their absolutely disgusting chemical laden bread. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. 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. 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. By comparison, Hyundai's teaser on YouTube had about 73,000 views and Olay's had nearly 17,000 Thursday afternoon. Im just glad it is manageable. Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. Dm @ Katie. He said the idea surfaced last summer. btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! Would have thought that would be universal. 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 I get that peanuts are Five Guys thing, but why have bins everywhere and on the walls? and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. I remember doing that with my oldest. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. Its not something Id wish on my worst enemy yet, we all deal with it daily, dont we? I was just saying the the uproar over peanuts is frustrating to those of us who are dealing with more than peanut allergies. 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. ), AllergyEats also has a very popular page devoted to those vacationing in Disney World, AllergyEats Disney World, where users can find and rate restaurants in the parks, hotels, and surrounding Orlando area based on the allergy-friendliness of those dining facilities. Hi. 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? I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely filled with peanuts. Like Jen, I watch all my food that is prepared at fast food places bc while Im not allergic, I do have sensitivities to sweet pickles so I never eat pickles out and always ask them to just not give it to me. Please dont take it that I was saying that either. 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. 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. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? If I walked in to Five Guys with my peanut allergic son we would have turned right around and left. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. Kinda made me uncomfortable but I mean I was high i don't know what to tell ya. At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. Sue A 5 Guys recently opened near us. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! Why You Can't Get Five Guys' Free Peanuts To-Go. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. There is also a sign by the front door of each restaurant stating that peanut oil is used, and that there are open containers of peanuts in the restaurant. They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. Ill bet in 5-10 years as more and more people become food allergic, they will see there numbers dwindle. 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. you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. Somehow I doubt that some may not even get it if the store were designed as a large peanut. Personally, my in-laws and most of my own family have been wonderful about it. We cant step foot in the place. He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. I fucking love 5-guys, you just can't eat the fries. While their fries are incredibly delicious, someone with a peanut allergy should not be eating there. So, we cannot even go near peanut products. 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. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. Thats capitalism. 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 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. 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 understand the frustration, trust me, but expecting places to cater to us is ridiculous. Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. Five Guys offers complimentary peanuts to customers as a gesture of hospitality, but the snack sends a very different message to part of the population. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. 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. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. BEWARE!!!. I do not begrudge Five Guys for serving peanuts. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! I did. My point is that there are allergens, not just peanuts, that are inhalation type. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. The I looked up subway bread ingredients and some of the breads have over 40 ingredients. The above comment said it best. 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). And the rest of us like peanuts. 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. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. My son was at school lunch when a boy next to him offered him a fry from his left over dinner the night before. Designed to keep the hungry customer occupied and content instead of awkwardly watching the employees work (via Taste of Home), the salty snacks are pretty addictive. 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. Restaurants that I would not walk into because I dont think they make there. 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