AllergyEats has a link to some great dining tips by myself (just published here) and others that propose some of the key questions we should be asking. All Rights Reserved. But I inadvertently sent him in blind. 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). That is why giving out free peanuts as a snack option can help to keep customers happy while they wait in line. For instance everything I eat at Subway it causes intestinal distress within 5 minutes of finishing eating. 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. While I understand that people who are allergic to peanut oil cant eat there, they can eat all of the other Canola oil users which is just about all of them. The point of sharing the article was to provide information rather than suggest they should change who they feel they are. Five Guys Menu. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? Every burger made at Five Guys is also cooked well done to avoid diners getting sick (and to avoid getting sued). 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. 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). Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? I do understand some aggravation over food allergies, as I am allergic to chicken fat. Massachusetts; Swampscott; Five Guys; Five Guys (781) 595-1300. I started to stress out massively but as I didnt want to disappoint my other half and son I asked if their burgers had peanut oil. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) 1 serving (35g) Nutrition Facts. AllergyEats Totally understand Katie. According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. But its their choice to lose the business of people that would be able to eat there if they got rid of the peanuts. 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. It is called sacrifice. 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 ). While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. .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). Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. Sorry for the long message here. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! Regardless of freedoms, free enterprise, etc. I am a mom to peanut/tree nut allergic child and before I go to any new restaurant I always inquire what their policy is towards food allergies. WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. You didn't notice that either? Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. Be fair. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. Keep em coming! This hands-off approach is meant to ensure the meat stays juicy. Salty, crunchy, delicious pieces. This week, snack brand Planters released a dramatic video showing the apparent death of its animated mascot, Mr. Peanut. From now on, he can stick to Unos and other allergy-friendly restaurants. WebGet nutrition information for Five Guys items and over 200,000 other foods (including over 3,500 brands). There are tons of people with allergies, but its still a small portion of the population. Pierantozzi said with such a serious subject, creatives have to toe a certain line and approach it with empathy. My thoughts they REALLY dont care to serve ALL people with knowing how widespread and growing peanut allergies are to kids and adults. I have had some places tell me to just remove it from the plate. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. Have you been to a Five Guys Burgers and Fries? Id heard that 5 Guys used peanut oil, but I had no idea about the peanuts on the table. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. So everyone complaining about Five Guys peanuts just needs to get a grip. 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. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. I actually ordered from the take out counter, I will check it out next time. However, I support Five Guys. Jan. 22, 2020 4:45 p.m. PT. Five Guys regular size fry, which is probably the most commonly ordered, weighs in at 953 calories and 41 grams of fat. Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. 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!! We watch environments. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! "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. And I am thankful that this site gives me info bc I had no idea about the peanut thing at this restaurant. So you have something to eat while you wait for your burger to be made. Five guys burgers take slightly longer to make than a fast-food burger si My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. I remember doing that with my oldest. Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. 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. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. Janessa There is a peanut warning posted on their front door Drinks. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. 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. Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! 5 Guys has decided not to even try, and at least theyre up front about it. Of course, there's no one to really say you can't do it. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. 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. 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. Log food: Eat better. 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. 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. Feel better. How is the food made? Facebook. In my opinion fried cooked in good ole beef grease are the best, and I quite eating McDonalds and all other fast food place fried when they started being politically correct and stopped using real grease. 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. Is this not actually the case for most people with peanut allergies? Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. Don't eat the fries. Also, for those peanut allergy people, Chick-fil-a uses peanut oil too. 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. 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). Most fast food restaurants cook in soybean oil (and they say thats not supposed to affect people with soy allergies, but I must be special lol, and not in the good way), or they fry their stuff with other stuff that has dairy or soy in it anyway. The only problem I had was that the customers would eat peanuts on their patio & throw the shells down. . They have accepted the fact that theyll lose the peanut-allergic community. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. 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. Use the AllergyEats website, blog, and app to plan your trips and for unplanned stops along the way. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? All fries at Five Guys are fried in 100% peanut oil. Pierantozzi said with Mr. Peanut the shop wondered, "What would happen and how would the world react if he passed away?" Im another person with Celiac that cant have gluten containing foods. Sign in. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. That in itself is crazy! 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. 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. Got a confidential news tip? 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. We're very happy with the response we're getting. As the schools have. Find menus. For those of you that have nut allergies, obviously you cant prove or disprove this. The chain has everything down to a sciencewhich is just part of the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done. Theyre trying more than others. 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. There are plenty of other options out there. As an aside, I published this entry for informational sake, not to pass judgement. oil is highly refined and processed. If they were made to get rid of peanuts or to stop cooking their food in peanut oil, their food would taste different and they would be just like many other ho-hum burger shops. We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. 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 go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. The specifics of what will happen in Planters' actual Super Bowl spot aren't clear, and conspiracy theories on Twitter are abounding. Barley malt/Malted barley is used commonly in bread, like gluten, which I KNOW they use. My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. Hi there, Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 2 min read. Its everywhere. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Instead, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries. Tasted like it was from Rallys to me! ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. 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. I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. If you dont like it, then dont go there. Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! As I have a son who is highly allergic to peanuts, I am glad to know this before we ever ventured into that place. Katie I have no problem with 5 Guys. My daughter has a peanut allergy, so I wont be taking her to Five Guys for sure. Plus, they dont double those fryers up with anything else on the menu, so the fries escape any weird aftertastes from non-potato items. But we watch all of the allergens. It doesnt sound like the author is blameing Five Guys for anything but it does sound like she is irritated. 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. 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. 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. 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. So I cannot imagine your struggle. Tanya When a Five Guys opened next door to my son`s martial arts gym, I stopped in to check it out. So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. The Dogs. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. So much so that you might want to either order them directly from Five Guys' distributor (unveiled at theirTwitter page), or maybe you thought of smuggling some free peanuts out the door in your paper bag or empty soda cup after all, if something is free, isn't it the best time to stock up on it? Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow 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. 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!! (Thank you to AllergyEats member Jocelyn for bringing my attention to this article One nutty experience at Five Guys Burgers). This is the one resturant I can go to and actually enjoy a REAL french fry. 2023 CNBC LLC. BEWARE!!!. Sue A 5 Guys recently opened near us. All I know and as someone said above, we have to create safe places and foods for those we know with allergies! 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. Somehow I doubt that some may not even get it if the store were designed as a large peanut. 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 My son was at school lunch when a boy next to him offered him a fry from his left over dinner the night before. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more I will not be back and was not impressed at all. 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. you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. 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. 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. , I personally am super happy that they use peanut oil to cook their fries! duh people! The list also includes cherries, Oreo cookies, bananas, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate, malted milk and strawberries. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. There are peanuts all around the store, gallons of peanut oil and, in a kitchen, even if you arent cooking the burgers in peanut oil, there could easily be some peanut oil touching the area where the burger is assembled, accidentally from a splash, a misplaced tool used for the burger prep, etc. 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. So it`s possible it wouldn`t harm someone peanut-allergic. So cry me a river! I had no idea there were so many people without common sense. Peanut allergy here. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. (And this issue of corn and soy came up recently on another message board, so I thought it appropriate to share.). I will still not eat there or support them until they change their policy. What do you think about Five Guys free peanuts? 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. Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! 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. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? Interesting. they dont realize that residue remains. Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. It caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. 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