Can they not put them in a bin with a lid along with all the other bulk nuts and bulk goods? Enter your address to see if Five Guys delivers to you cholesterol-free, 100% peanut oil, and then showered with a heavy dose of Cajun spice. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. 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. We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. 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. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! There's no way you can walk in there and not realize it's a bad place for somebody with a peanut allergy. Some restaurants dont even know the oil they use. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. I did notice a box of peanuts next to the order line. 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. Theyre obviously doing something right, because theyre growing and thriving. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! 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. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. P.s. The list is too long to print here, but two of the many items on his list are white potatoes and peanuts. Ive recently found out Im allergic to soy. However, he is NOT sensitive to peanuts. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. 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). Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. As long as the chain fries its food in peanut oil, the free peanuts will likely remain part of its brand. Even having a mild peanut allergy I have tried fried cooked in peanut oil and was not impressed. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. It is perfectly safe to eat 5 Guys french fries with a peanut allergy. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. Just trying to share some info as I believe we all are. 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. It is called sacrifice. It may sound like some sort of unspoken rule, but Five Guys recommends you leave those nuts in the restaurant to keep others and the company itself safe from any unwanted problems. 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. Its for this reason that if the only soy product in an item is soybean oil, under law it is excluded from having to be listed as containing soy. I asked my husband, How was Five Guys Burgers?. Just because you or a family member has an allergy doesnt make a restaraunt a death trap. 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? The boys loved it. 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. 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. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. We obviously dont eat there, but there are lots of places we dont eat! The chain has everything down to a sciencewhich is just part of the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done. I am airborne sensitive and would never go into a five guys restaurant. On the rare occasion when I have to walk past one, or when I walk past a re I am very vocal about it because of this flippant attitude. If you dont like it, then dont go there. And warnings posted throughout their restaurant. In the context of how Five Guys operates, this makes sense. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. Five Guys has become one of my fav. The (almost) impossible-to-finish portion sizes are intentional; the burger chain doesnt want anyone finishing up a meal wishing theyd gotten more fries. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. On a side note, I was told by her allergist that people with peanut allergies can *usually* have foods cooked in peanut oil (by large chain companies that use good quality peanut oil). I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Its just that in her case, the peanuts are the worst and most life-threatening. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Plus, they dont double those fryers up with anything else on the menu, so the fries escape any weird aftertastes from non-potato items. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. 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. 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. I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. Fortunately their burgers and fries are nothing special, so youre not really missing anything. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? Haven't died. Peanuts, Burgers, and Fries are Five Guys. As an aside, I published this entry for informational sake, not to pass judgement. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. That is why giving out free peanuts as a snack option can help to keep customers happy while they wait in line. My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. My husband thinks Im trying to kill him but I swear that Im not. Planters has explained why it killed off Mr. PeanutHere's why, With staples at all-time highs, technician gives his catch-up trade. places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. I emailed the company and the email stated that they have taken out the allergen in the peanut oil and it should not effect anyone with allergies to peanuts and that there are signs posted on the outside and inside of the restaurant. (Or nothing at all in most. 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 caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. 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. Our growth has been tremendous, but there is still so much more to go. 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. At least then they could cater to more people. 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. Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. Burgers. 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. Hi there, My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Its not rocket science to deduce that heftier portions of fried food translates to heftier amounts of fat, calories, and sodium. 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. My quick thinking got the reaction under control but who would think of that!?!? 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. Tasted like it was from Rallys to me! 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. I have to be able to read the ingredients. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. Massachusetts; Swampscott; Five Guys; Five Guys (781) 595-1300. The restaurant uses peanut oil to cook its fries, so people with severe peanut allergies still wouldn't be able to eat there even if the peanut bins were taken away. But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. Kraft Heinz's Planters on Tuesday released a cryptic tweet with a link to a video showing Mr. Peanut sacrificing himself to save actors Wesley Snipes and Matt Walsh by plunging to his death. A Five Guys Burgers opened in my area recently. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. I have one child with nut allergies, so he doesnt eat at Five Guys. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? A: We use 100% peanut oil. I do not begrudge Five Guys for serving peanuts. 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 Peanut allergy here. What has your experience been? But I inadvertently sent him in blind. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. Eat Five Guys' burgers. I had a feeling it was mine. Im another person with Celiac that cant have gluten containing foods. 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. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. 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 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 of the peanut situation. We feel like we nailed the tone.". There are 40 other names for it including citric acid and barley malt. But we watch all of the allergens. I decided to go and try it. No more so than ingestion type except that all they have to do is smell it. The beauty of Five Guys is that you can customise your order, so I tucked into my 'burger' with the addition of peppers, mayonnaise and ketchup. I get that peanuts are Five Guys thing, but why have bins everywhere and on the walls? That is scary. "It's with heavy hearts that we confirm Mr. Peanut has passed away at 104 years old," Samantha Hess, Planters brand manager at Kraft Heinz, said in a statement. Since Five Guys are making a boatload of cash, they really dont care about any of us. 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.". Great debate. 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. We recommend our users to update the browser. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. Instead, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries. 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. The most important aspect of having an allergy is DOING YOUR RESEARCH! 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. Regardless of WHAT allergy it is, we all have a hard time trying to ensure the safety of our kids. The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. Im in Northern Virginia, where Five Guys originated, so Ive been around the restaurant for quite awhile. Thats fair. I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! On the inside of the restaurant I saw one statement of peanut oil use on the menu above the cashiers. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. My solution is to NOT eat there. Everytime, ALWAYS. Tanya When a Five Guys opened next door to my son`s martial arts gym, I stopped in to check it out. Paul J Richards/Getty Images. And most importantly, as Sherlock would say Do your reasearch. 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 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. We walked in, saw the peanuts everywhere, and promptly backed out and left in a hurry! Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency VaynerMedia, said that put the agency in the position of needing to come up with something that would top last year. So everyone complaining about Five Guys peanuts just needs to get a grip. That far north, it gets so cool that the potatoes stop growing at night, creating dense spuds that lend themselves well to fries. Sign in. 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. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. Peanut oil is processed and purified which removes the proteins that can cause the allergic reaction. Im sorry those of you with peanut allergies cant enjoy their food, but, for me its a win-win situation. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. You might want to show that to the manager. Where as places like Five Guys do advertise they have peanuts everywhere, no one advertises they use chicken products in stuff that is not chicken, mainly chicken stock. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. 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. Regardless of freedoms, free enterprise, etc. (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. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. As they put it, "The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they won't stare at us.". However, I do appreciate that there is a sign on the door. My daughter is 8 1/2 and this was her first time eating french fries at a restaurant! I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. Wed rather too many than not enough! I think we looked at Twitter and how things sometimes find their way onto Twitter, and we kind of tapped into those things." 1 serving (35g) Nutrition Facts. Is it just peanut oil or some other peanut related ritual? According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? Okay, a little background information here. Web866-345-GUYS (4897) Five Guys Enterprises, LLC. 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? Its not a big deal to me at all. 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