Quite a lot of them. 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 We cannot possibly know every restaurant, right? was looking for this comment. These comments are GREAT! Okay according to five guys menu. At least then they could cater to more people. 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 personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. It is called sacrifice. Thank goodness for a place like 5 guys since it is one of the only fast food chains left that doesnt use vegetable oil so we are able to go there. I have two children with food allergies and we have to be very careful where we eat. .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). I often appologize and explain that I am allergic bc they dont understand the sensitivity. We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. 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. Honesty is critical in any food allergy/sensitivity case. According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. 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. We cant step foot in the place. duh people! 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. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! 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. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. BUT what happened to my son is an important lesson. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. Not a bad way to spend one minute. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. This hands-off approach is meant to ensure the meat stays juicy. WebOur fries are plain potatoes cooked in peanut oil both Five Guys and Cajun styles are suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. But this one seemed to be especially successful. Simply put, the employee wrote, The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they wont stare at us.. 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. Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! So, we cannot even go near peanut products. 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. The one at Texas Roadhouse, on the other hand, is HUGE, and impossible to miss. Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. 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. I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. But as Stan Phelps reports, it also doubles as another reminder for people with allergies who might not have seen the signs that Five Guys loves their peanut oil. If I walked in to Five Guys with my peanut allergic son we would have turned right around and left. Im sorry if you have a peanut allergy, but I have a severe casein and soy allergy. 225 calories. The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. We live in America where we believe in free enterprise. 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. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. i also have a peanut allergy but have heard that a lot of the allergens in peanuts are removed from peanut oil by the refining process, so was gonna hit up 5 guys. 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. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. My daughter is 8 1/2 and this was her first time eating french fries at a restaurant! 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. I did notice a box of peanuts next to the order line. WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. they dont realize that residue remains. I can even bring my own bun if I want to. . Its a very small sign that my husband I both missed when entering the restaurant. A: We use 100% peanut oil. I had no idea there were so many people without common sense. We will avoid this place for sure! 5 Guys has decided not to even try, and at least theyre up front about it. And a spot now known as the "robot suicide ad" from General Motors was later changed after sparking criticism, including from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Regardless of WHAT allergy it is, we all have a hard time trying to ensure the safety of our kids. 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. He said there's been positive feedback and an "outpouring of emotion" from onlookers. Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. 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. Since I cant link to it, Ill try to do it justice by summarizing with the key paragraphs. 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. Drinks. I understand the frustration, trust me, but expecting places to cater to us is ridiculous. Like the author, our family attempted to go to Five Guys, not knowing the danger that lurked inside. Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. (Or nothing at all in most. That is why giving out free peanuts as a snack option can help to keep customers happy while they wait in line. Pierantozzi said with Mr. Peanut the shop wondered, "What would happen and how would the world react if he passed away?" Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restaurant. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. It's weird that yours doesn't. 1 serving (35g) Nutrition Facts. Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. I can only imagine the struggles those with a peanut allergy deal with, however, the solution isnt always to have places to switch to something else. It is perfectly safe to eat 5 Guys french fries with a peanut allergy. And I am thankful that this site gives me info bc I had no idea about the peanut thing at this restaurant. . Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! You didn't notice that either? You certainly wouldn't find yourself getting a stern talking-to from the manager or upset anyone by taking a few handfuls of the many, many peanuts to snack on during the ride home. 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!!! Its no big deal. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. Personally, my in-laws and most of my own family have been wonderful about it. We want to hear from you. 5 Guys opened in my area in the last 2 years and researched before going there. Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. Now, She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. Keep em coming! Wed rather too many than not enough! Opt to do your research before entering an establishment. But we don`t take the chance just in case it isn`t pure and may have a stray peanut protein in there someqhere. 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.". 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. I don't think they use peanut oil on the burgers or I'd probably be dead. Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. 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. Its right there on the menu in big letters.. 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. If you dont like it, then dont go there. While you may think Five Guys is being too cautious, the burger chain is indeed a big risk for those allergic to peanuts or peanut-based products. None in the home. Let us know! Thats capitalism. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow I did. 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. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? 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). On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. 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. They have been quite successful thus far even though you seem to think so many people have peanut allergies. In that case, so many people dont either. Im just glad it is manageable. They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. 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. places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. Five Guys Menu. Donna Katie, my daughter is anaphylaxic to milk also and I thought Red Robin was great but it depends on which manager is there which day because some seem clueless while other are so wonderful. 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. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. Therefore, we cannot eat fries at all the typical fast food joints. Fast food customers used Never miss a post! Had I done my research, I might have suggested another restaurant for him to try. He said the idea surfaced last summer. Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. 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. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. Just trying to share some info as I believe we all are. Hi there, No more so than ingestion type except that all they have to do is smell it. The above comment said it best. 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. Kelly I had no idea. As far as I can tell no. At least not the ones my former boss owned. That is an important thing to know though and I will have to search that up. 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. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. . oil is highly refined and processed. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. In fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. 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. And dont blame Five Guys. However, I support Five Guys. 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. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. Sign in. 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. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. Kristen Great article! Please dont take the anti-peanut thing as my saying to elliminate them completely. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. So, while 5 Guys is a nightmare for anyone with a peanut allergy, it is great for my son. 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. Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. So it`s possible it wouldn`t harm someone peanut-allergic. Even though these are fair and valid criticisms, free peanuts have always been a part of the brand and they may be hesitant to change what they see as a good business model. At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. So what are your thoughts about this article (or my comments)? I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! Log food: Eat better. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. 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. Web866-345-GUYS (4897) Five Guys Enterprises, LLC. 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 This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. We're very happy with the response we're getting. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. 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. Every burger made at Five Guys is also cooked well done to avoid diners getting sick (and to avoid getting sued). And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. I must say, though, that I think this has been the BEST discussion weve ever had on this blog. 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. I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. I did see the warning on the door about peanuts right away. And yes, there are peanuts everywhere. I go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. I had a feeling it was mine. Obviously, theyre OK with that. 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. 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. Employees fill up a cup with fresh fries, then put it in a bag and add another scoop for good measure. Our allergist explained the process of how they make the peanut oil and that since they remove the protein there are many people who can still have food cooked in it and not cause a reaction. IT was very, very small. And lets not forget that so many, many people have non-Big 8 allergies. Peanuts is part of their whole shtick/experience. We are going to have the test done where they can see what part of the protein you are allergic too and if that is the anaphylactic one. As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. if you have an allergy in your family, why dont you educate yourselves!! I truly think they are overkilling their idea that they fry items in peanut oil. 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