Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! One thing to keep in mind thoughmy daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). 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. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. The In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. So, we cannot even go near peanut products. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. Like the author, our family attempted to go to Five Guys, not knowing the danger that lurked inside. .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). 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. 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. Everytime, ALWAYS. 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. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Got a confidential news tip? Im just glad it is manageable. I must say, though, that I think this has been the BEST discussion weve ever had on this blog. <3 the place. 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. I had no idea there were so many people without common sense. 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. The peanut oil is refined removing the proteins that cause an allergic reaction. I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. Hi. 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. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. "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.". "So we definitely considered that. Its up to consumers to make smart choices. another is inhalation type, so she only needs to SMELL any peanut product and she has a reaction. We havent tested that theory yet at home. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. I don't think they use peanut oil on the burgers or I'd probably be dead. Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. I did see the warning on the door about peanuts right away. Thanks, I can stop going to #FiveGuys just for the #peanuts.Nothing wrong with your amazing burgers, but the location nearest me closed and the next most convenient one in terms of access isn't convenient at all and is a major commitment in time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. 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. 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. Most people with soy allergies can still eat soybean oil (depending on how it is processed or expressed), however she happens to be one of the people who cannot even eat soybean oil in any form. Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. It is perfectly safe to eat 5 Guys french fries with a peanut allergy. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. He said there's been positive feedback and an "outpouring of emotion" from onlookers. Plus get a $10 off Grubhub coupon for your first Five Guys delivery! My oldest has a milk senstivity. 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. Once theyre out of the fryer, the fries get exactly 15 shakes before theyre deemed ready to serve. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. We feel like we nailed the tone.". I remember doing that with my oldest. I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! I am cautious of bringing him into the restaurant as we dont know to what extent his allergy is. And the rest of us like peanuts. Other brands, including Skippy peanut butter, Budweiser, Syfy, Shake Shack and more, did just that. Thats fair. If I walked in to Five Guys with my peanut allergic son we would have turned right around and left. I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. . "I think it was written beautifully and struck the right tone," Pierantozzi said. 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. Five Guys might be known for its burgers, but its just as famous for its french fries. We cannot possibly know every restaurant, right? Okay, a little background information here. If you'd like some peanuts with your meal or while you wait for your order, just 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. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. We walked in, saw the peanuts everywhere, and promptly backed out and left in a hurry! The fast-food restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries have been a popular destination for many on the go. But you know what isnt hard to miss? All fries at Five Guys are fried in 100% peanut oil. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. It stays juicy that way. Give us this one. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. 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 How is the food made? 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. Ill bet in 5-10 years as more and more people become food allergic, they will see there numbers dwindle. Mike Not every restaurant is going to be able to accommodate every food allergy. 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.". The world does not revolve around you and this is the least to complain about when it is SO EASY to avoid. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. . 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). Theres no reason for them to stop cooking their fries in peanut oil because its obvious that the place is covered in peanuts, but remember that not everyone has your allergy and theres a ton of more places that people with gluten intolerances cant enjoy. Peanut oil is processed and purified which removes the proteins that can cause the allergic reaction. I have to be able to read the ingredients. Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. they dont realize that residue remains. Unfortunately, the peanut oil that Five Guys uses also contains Dimethylpolysiloxane might as well use the poisonous canola, like all the other cheap places. Were just lucky, I guess. This week, snack brand Planters released a dramatic video showing the apparent death of its fictional mascot, Mr. Peanut. Of course, some brands have gone the death route for the Super Bowl and failed, the Wall Street Journal's CMO Today pointed out Thursday morning. btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. 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. I have eaten at Five guys at the airport in DC and never saw any notice of peanuts/ or peanut oil. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. These comments are GREAT! It doesnt sound like the author is blameing Five Guys for anything but it does sound like she is irritated. Please dont take the anti-peanut thing as my saying to elliminate them completely. 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 Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. Eat Five Guys' burgers. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. They might have had some notice up about how they cook their fries I seem to remember. We all have to do it at times. He said the agency was looking to see how Planters could really line up with culture in a way that would explode. Usually peanuts in their shells dont bother me, however peanut oil in the air does effect me. 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? Last week I decided to get lunch there. At least then they could cater to more people. Her comment, I dont know what kind of chips they are. 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. Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. This is the one resturant I can go to and actually enjoy a REAL french fry. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. All Rights Reserved. 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). Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. Taquanda The burger are good when I visited there. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. 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. The burger joint has a few secrets that make those greasy fries oh-so-addictiveand unhealthy. 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. Peanuts, Burgers, and Fries are Five Guys. 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 did. Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more My husband thinks Im trying to kill him but I swear that Im not. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. I heard theyre not so great anyway. 225 calories. 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. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. Sorry for the long message here. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. You didn't notice that either? 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. P.s. Users can also save favorite restaurants, share search results or reviews, follow other diners with similar food allergies, make restaurant reservations, view restaurant menus and more all for free on the AllergyEats app and website. Barley malt/Malted barley is used commonly in bread, like gluten, which I KNOW they use. Our doctor said as long as he doesnt ingest, he should be fine. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? Many vegetable oils contain soybean oil as a part of their blend. I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. The brand says Mr. Peanut's funeral will be the subject of its Super Bowl spot. People are eating peanuts at every table, there are peanut shells everywhere and there are cases of peanuts stacked along the walls., There were also sacks of potatoes all along the wall, and it turns out that all their handmade, fresh French fries are fried in peanut oil. Never miss a post! The above comment said it best. 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 mean, if they used vegetable oil would they have a jungle of veggies all around? (The company's CMO left shortly after.) 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 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. Tasted like it was from Rallys to me! As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. So cry me a river! Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. . 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.) ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. 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. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. Its not something Id wish on my worst enemy yet, we all deal with it daily, dont we? Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? So youre right, our ENTIRE food allergy community needs to stay together. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. It was very simple for people to get involved.". And this is where Five Guys real French fry secret comes in. I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. He said the idea surfaced last summer. I only saw signs stating how great their food was and look on Zagat. Its the peanuts that make them what they are, so if youre allergic, you choose another shop rather than trying to shape them to what you want.. which is already well-covered by dozens of other chains. IT was very, very small. the whole peanuts laying around can definitely be a problem, though. He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! Please dont take it that I was saying that either. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. Id heard that 5 Guys used peanut oil, but I had no idea about the peanuts on the table. BUT what happened to my son is an important lesson. Even having a mild peanut allergy I have tried fried cooked in peanut oil and was not impressed. Five Guys Menu. have u ever had chic fil a? No sign on the door that i saw. Katie, peanuts are certainly not the only food allergy. 1 serving (35g) Nutrition Facts. They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. . My son was at school lunch when a boy next to him offered him a fry from his left over dinner the night before. Rest in pieces, Mr. Peanut. It is called sacrifice. Its not rocket science to deduce that heftier portions of fried food translates to heftier amounts of fat, calories, and sodium. Back then if you didnt like it, you didnt bother with it. Kinda made me uncomfortable but I mean I was high i don't know what to tell ya. So I cannot imagine your struggle. It was delicious. Five Guys regular size fry, which is probably the most commonly ordered, weighs in at 953 calories and 41 grams of fat. Interesting at this day and age with so many food allergies that restaurants arent accommodating! It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. Its none of my business. 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. Geesh. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. Give a man a gif and he will meme all day, teach a man to REACT and he will be as a GOD, Press J to jump to the feed. He said it needs to hit the right note between humor and solemnity. 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. 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 You might want to show that to the manager. I never go back to those restaurants. 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. was looking for this comment. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restaurant. 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. And warnings posted throughout their restaurant. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Its a terrible allergy to have, and Five Guys is one of the few places I can actually have a full meal and not just fries and fruit like some places. Learn why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America. 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