Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! We obviously dont eat there, but there are lots of places we dont eat! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. VaynerMedia also handled Planters' Super Bowl spot last year. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. Every Five Guys I have ever been to also has a sign on the front door. 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). Its everywhere. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. Employees fill up a cup with fresh fries, then put it in a bag and add another scoop for good measure. It is called sacrifice. 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!! 5 Guys has decided not to even try, and at least theyre up front about it. The specifics of what will happen in Planters' actual Super Bowl spot aren't clear, and conspiracy theories on Twitter are abounding. 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. I swear, some people are so self-centered. 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. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. Give us this one. This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. 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). My daughters most severe allergen is milk, something that is impossible to not have around. So, while 5 Guys is a nightmare for anyone with a peanut allergy, it is great for my son. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. 5 Guys opened in my area in the last 2 years and researched before going there. Mike Not every restaurant is going to be able to accommodate every food allergy. My oldest has a milk senstivity. However, I do appreciate that there is a sign on the door. Why You Can't Get Five Guys' Free Peanuts To-Go. The list is too long to print here, but two of the many items on his list are white potatoes and peanuts. ), 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. Dm @ Katie. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely filled with peanuts. 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). Let us know! We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. that is the best way to be safe. 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. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. Log food: Eat better. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. 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. 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. There are 40 other names for it including citric acid and barley malt. And I never thought about sesame seeds giving a hard time to someone with tree nut allergy. 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. (Or nothing at all in most. This week, snack brand Planters released a dramatic video showing the apparent death of its fictional mascot, Mr. Peanut. There is always a chance for cross contamination, so we advise checking our allergen and ingredients card at the stores location and letting the team know of any allergens or intolerances so they can advise accordingly. This is the one resturant I can go to and actually enjoy a REAL french fry. Also, for those peanut allergy people, Chick-fil-a uses peanut oil too. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. BEWARE!!!. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. Seeing this would definitely make you inquire about the use of peanuts or peanut products in their food. We want to hear from you. It doesnt seem to be cold pressed/etc, My son just got diagnosed. 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. Five Guys might be known for its burgers, but its just as famous for its french fries. I truly think they are overkilling their idea that they fry items in peanut oil. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! We havent tested that theory yet at home. While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible 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. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. But you know what isnt hard to miss? Five Guys offers complimentary peanuts to customers as a gesture of hospitality, but the snack sends a very different message to part of the population. I had a feeling it was mine. 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. AllergyEats Totally understand Katie. Anthony, who had allergies to peanuts, milk and eggs as well as asthma, went to a local Five Guys While their fries are incredibly delicious, someone with a peanut allergy should not be eating there. 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 think it is a response to something is their absolutely disgusting chemical laden bread. A: We use 100% peanut oil. Im in Northern Virginia, where Five Guys originated, so Ive been around the restaurant for quite awhile. Five guys was ok, but so not worth the hype. The brand then sent out a press release confirming the death. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more evenly, Chad Murrell, one of the five guyser, sonsof founder Jerry Murrell, tells Food Republic. Like the author, our family attempted to go to Five Guys, not knowing the danger that lurked inside. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. Seriously? Instead, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries. My girls have to ingest peanuts to have a reaction and they can eat at 5 Guys and Chik fil-a, who also uses peanut oil. 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. At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. I had no idea of the peanut situation. One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. Dogs. Regardless of freedoms, free enterprise, etc. The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. I personally would call them 5 GUYS and NUTS! . How is the food made? Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. The one at Texas Roadhouse, on the other hand, is HUGE, and impossible to miss. 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. I can even bring my own bun if I want to. The spot, done with VaynerMedia, will appear before Super Bowl kickoff during the pregame show. One thing to keep in mind thoughmy daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). He said there's been positive feedback and an "outpouring of emotion" from onlookers. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. 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 Our growth has been tremendous, but there is still so much more to go. the whole peanuts laying around can definitely be a problem, though. 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 dont know if this is also the case with peanut oil as I dont personally deal with that allergen. Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. Then go to Texas Roadhouse Janet. 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. Of course. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. The list also includes cherries, Oreo cookies, bananas, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate, malted milk and strawberries. I did. Fast food customers used 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. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. 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? 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. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. These comments are GREAT! 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. So the solution is simple. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. 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. Last week I decided to get lunch there. . Hope MY comments werent taken out of context either. Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! The Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. I decided to go and try it. 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. Not only do the ratings provide a first filter, but the comments can provide more color (and possibly couldve warned her about the peanuts everywhere), as can the menus, allergen-lists, website links, and other valuable information. Its not a big deal to me at all. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. 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. Had I done my research, I might have suggested another restaurant for him to try. How can you talk badly about a restaurant or suggest what they should and shouldnt do because YOU did not take your health seriously enough to research and ask questions??? 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. Peanut oil is processed and purified which removes the proteins that can cause the allergic reaction. the oil has none of the protein in it. I respect the restaurants that provide information that allow us manage our/our kids allergies. Fresh ingredients hand-prepared that satisfy your craving. Is this not actually the case for most people with peanut allergies? Five Guys isnt even all that. 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. Since I cant link to it, Ill try to do it justice by summarizing with the key paragraphs. 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. Plus, they dont double those fryers up with anything else on the menu, so the fries escape any weird aftertastes from non-potato items. From now on, he can stick to Unos and other allergy-friendly restaurants. At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. 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. Please dont take the anti-peanut thing as my saying to elliminate them completely. Geesh. Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? Ive recently found out Im allergic to soy. 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 WebRestaurant menu, map for Five Guys located in 01907, Swampscott MA, 980 Paradise Rd Ste 2. Never miss a post! Its up to consumers to make smart choices. "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. Not wanting my younger son to feel left out, I planned for my husband to take him to dinner at the new Five Guys Burgers restaurant that just opened in town. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? 225 calories. I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. Burgers. There's no way you can walk in there and not realize it's a bad place for somebody with a peanut allergy. Have you been to a Five Guys Burgers and Fries? Eat Five Guys' burgers. 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. 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 Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. I have eaten at Five guys at the airport in DC and never saw any notice of peanuts/ or peanut oil. Other brands, including Skippy peanut butter, Budweiser, Syfy, Shake Shack and more, did just that. This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. If you dont like it, then dont go there. AllergyEats GREAT feedback everyone! Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. 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. Planters has explained why it killed off Mr. PeanutHere's why, With staples at all-time highs, technician gives his catch-up trade. Just trying to share some info as I believe we all are. 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. I only saw signs stating how great their food was and look on Zagat. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow 10718 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 USA. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. Paul J Richards/Getty Images. However, despite some people having allergies, Five Guys embraces the humble peanut, even going as far as offering a complimentary peanut snack to its customers. Thanks for the heads up. Katie I have no problem with 5 Guys. "I think it was written beautifully and struck the right tone," Pierantozzi said. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! Our doctor said as long as he doesnt ingest, he should be fine. I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. But we don`t take the chance just in case it isn`t pure and may have a stray peanut protein in there someqhere. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. 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). Therefore, we cannot eat fries at all the typical fast food joints. 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. Anyone that has ever been inside a Five Guys for even a few minutes can tell you there's one pretty specific item that separates it from the average McDonald's the peanuts. WebGet nutrition information for Five Guys items and over 200,000 other foods (including over 3,500 brands). They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. 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.. 1 serving (35g) Nutrition Facts. Toggle navigation Five Guys Milkshake Mix-Ins Peanut Butter. In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. You didn't notice that either? I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. 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. 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. Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. I understand the frustration, trust me, but expecting places to cater to us is ridiculous. 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. For instance everything I eat at Subway it causes intestinal distress within 5 minutes of finishing eating. My thoughts they REALLY dont care to serve ALL people with knowing how widespread and growing peanut allergies are to kids and adults. The chain has everything down to a sciencewhich is just part of the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done. 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. 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. Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. Seriously??? 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.) Some restaurants dont even know the oil they use. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. Five Guys Menu. And I do applaud Five Guys for being up-front about it on their web site and on their door. He said the idea surfaced last summer. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. 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. BUT what happened to my son is an important lesson. That far north, it gets so cool that the potatoes stop growing at night, creating dense spuds that lend themselves well to fries. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. Firstly if it is served you make him go out with you to retrieve the served meal and explain what error has occurred, you also offer to get medical Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. The fast-food restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries have been a popular destination for many on the go. Okay, a little background information here. Oh, and the burger??? another is inhalation type, so she only needs to SMELL any peanut product and she has a reaction. I watched them put all these orders together than saw one was No Bun so took the bun off and reapply the toppings(which they only have shredded lettuce so its a burger patty wrapped in foil with whatever toppings, no leaf lettuce). My daughter has But this one seemed to be especially successful. The brand says Mr. Peanut's funeral will be the subject of its Super Bowl spot. As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. WebFive Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. I have to be able to read the ingredients. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations, your Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. As I have a son who is highly allergic to peanuts, I am glad to know this before we ever ventured into that place. In fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. We recommend our users to update the browser. Learn why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America. I have two children with food allergies and we have to be very careful where we eat. [Some] people complain that they get too many fries. The fact of the matter is, fries that are cooked in peanut oil just taste better in MY opinion. They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) I watched it as a hawk, sure enough it was. A: Our buns contain eggs, soy, dairy and gluten. I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. My quick thinking got the reaction under control but who would think of that!?!? No sign on the door that i saw. 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. On the inside of the restaurant I saw one statement of peanut oil use on the menu above the cashiers. We live in America where we believe in free enterprise. Every single rating you add increases the value of this resource for our entire food allergy and intolerance community. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. 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. At least then they could cater to more people. Adding bacon, of course, ups those numbers (via Five Guys ). As long as the chain fries its food in peanut oil, the free peanuts will likely remain part of its brand. I know another Five Guys I walked past once where there were no peanut sacks between the entrance and the till. There are plenty of other options out there. I never go back to those restaurants. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. 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 think they should at least have a large sign on the door, like Texas Roadhouse, warning peanut allergic folks not to even come in. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. In the context of how Five Guys operates, this makes sense. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. "It was in the language of something people already understood in the world of Twitter and in the world of Facebook. 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