I mean, if they used vegetable oil would they have a jungle of veggies all around? Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. And the government doesnt require those to be listed as allergens, so I can only eat if they provide an ingredients list.) "So we definitely considered that. It's weird that yours doesn't. We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. No sign on the door that i saw. 225 calories. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. So am I. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. My daughter is 8 1/2 and this was her first time eating french fries at a restaurant! There's no way you can walk in there and not realize it's a bad place for somebody with a peanut allergy. Haven't died. My oldest has a milk senstivity. And I never thought about sesame seeds giving a hard time to someone with tree nut allergy. you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. Last week I decided to get lunch there. When I read the comment that someone wasnt warned about the peanut oil in the burgers, I took a long sigh. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! Five guys (and Chick-fil-A for that matter), use peanut oil to fry their food, but it is a highly refined peanut oil that has all the peanut proteins that cause the allergic reactions stripped from it. However, I support Five 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. 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). Its everywhere. I have a shellfish allergy. 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. . Taquanda The burger are good when I visited there. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. He said it needs to hit the right note between humor and solemnity. Kristen Great article! Never miss a post! 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. Fast food customers used to snappy service may get impatient while waiting for a burger at Five Guys. Im sorry if you have a peanut allergy, but I have a severe casein and soy allergy. A Division of NBCUniversal. So it`s possible it wouldn`t harm someone peanut-allergic. 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. Interesting. This hands-off approach is meant to ensure the meat stays juicy. 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. 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. 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. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! Theyre trying more than others. We live in America where we believe in free enterprise. 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. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. A: Although it is rare that a casual encounter with peanuts will cause an allergic reaction, we want to limit the risk of someone unknowingly coming into contact with peanuts. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. ), 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. 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. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? I truly think they are overkilling their idea that they fry items in peanut oil. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. (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. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. Well, first off, that is completely subjective, and I believe completely false. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. I didnt know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. Simply put, the employee wrote, The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they wont stare at us.. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. . For instance everything I eat at Subway it causes intestinal distress within 5 minutes of finishing eating. Would have thought that would be universal. The fast-food restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries have been a popular destination for many on the go. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. I remember doing that with my oldest. 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. The meat is cooked on a separate grill from the buns & I can get grilled onions & mushrooms to go along with it as well as all the other fixings youd normally find. A 5 Guys recently opened in our area and my husband ordered online and picked up the food to bring home. 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. Peanuts, check with your allergist. Its scary thing to have allergies and easy to make mistakes but all we can do is trust God and do the best we can. 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. Its a very small sign that my husband I both missed when entering the restaurant. 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 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. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. 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. But this one seemed to be especially successful. 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. Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. 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!! 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 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!!! <3 the place. 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. [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. 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 . But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. Sign in. Had I done my research, I might have suggested another restaurant for him to try. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. I think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Its scary. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. https://twitter.com/budweiserusa/status/1220123265257086982?s=20. the oil has none of the protein in it. 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 Quite a lot of them. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. I just want to know where Five Guys gets their buns because I dont think they make them there. The popularity of Five Guys Menu place is not only due to its delicious burgers and fries but also because it offers one of the best customer service experiences you can have at a fast-food restaurant. My husband thinks Im trying to kill him but I swear that Im not. But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. 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. Seriously? They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. They have also been great (and we have been to 3 or 4 different locations in MA and NH) about cleaning the grill to prepare a burger for her, and then, putting it on a bed of lettuce instead of a bun (has milk/egg). Back then if you didnt like it, you didnt bother with it. 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.". 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. Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Dm well, I didnt know they were burgers and peanuts. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. was looking for this comment. 2023 CNBC LLC. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. 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. It was delicious. Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? 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. "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. Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. Barley malt/Malted barley is used commonly in bread, like gluten, which I KNOW they use. Personally, my in-laws and most of my own family have been wonderful about it. What do you think about Five Guys free peanuts? 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). The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. The rest of the world should not change things to suit you, PERIOD. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. Get with the fucking times man, you're missing out. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. Im sorry those of you with peanut allergies cant enjoy their food, but, for me its a win-win situation. We feel like we nailed the tone.". Can someone find out for me? Janet We tried going there, saw the peanuts EVERYWHERE, and backed right out the front door! . 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. I am cautious of bringing him into the restaurant as we dont know to what extent his allergy is. Our personal preference. Theres no reason to have peanuts all over, they are doing exactly what they said they try not to exclude a group of people. 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