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. You didn't notice that either? Peanut allergy here. 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. But its their choice to lose the business of people that would be able to eat there if they got rid of the peanuts. 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. Certain menu items, such as milkshakes, have even been found to contain traces of peanuts or peanut oils, according to the online nutritional spreadsheet (via Five Guys). 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 Of course. In a Five Guys, the burgers will often take a little longer to cook since they dont smash the meat down like other places. I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. . He said the agency was looking to see how Planters could really line up with culture in a way that would explode. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. 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. 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. if you have an allergy in your family, why dont you educate yourselves!! I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. No sign on the door that i saw. And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? I was amazed when I saw all the peanut warnings but liked that they said the only gluten in the store was the buns. Janessa There is a peanut warning posted on their front door Ive recently found out Im allergic to soy. 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. Being respectful to their business, I do not ask them to change anything about their restaurant, only having bigger signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Rest in pieces, Mr. Peanut. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. And this is where Five Guys real French fry secret comes in. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more I will still not eat there or support them until they change their policy. In fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Have you been to a Five Guys Burgers and Fries? Okay, a little background information here. WebFive Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. This week, snack brand Planters released a dramatic video showing the apparent death of its fictional mascot, Mr. Peanut. A Division of NBCUniversal. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. 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. I don't think they use peanut oil on the burgers or I'd probably be dead. But we don`t take the chance just in case it isn`t pure and may have a stray peanut protein in there someqhere. My solution is to NOT eat there. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. Or they remove it prior to bringing it out and the moment I taste pickle, I spit it all out and stop eating. 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. The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. I have a shellfish allergy. Fries. I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. ", https://twitter.com/MrPeanut/status/1220013408180895745?s=20. The point of sharing the article was to provide information rather than suggest they should change who they feel they are. As the schools have. Sue A 5 Guys recently opened near us. "It was in the language of something people already understood in the world of Twitter and in the world of Facebook. Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. I remember doing that with my oldest. "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.". 5 Guys has actually saved us!! I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. I decided to go and try it. "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. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow You might want to show that to the manager. Nope. This is a good way to get yourself dead. As with the 50 other questions every week about "can I eat my allergen to cure the allergy", the ans 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 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.. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. 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). The (almost) impossible-to-finish portion sizes are intentional; the burger chain doesnt want anyone finishing up a meal wishing theyd gotten more fries. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. Five Guys has become one of my fav. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! Sign in. 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. 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. And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. tl;dr Dude Some restaurants dont even know the oil they use. By the 1900's some genius we're all super appreciative of started using ice cream and thus the modern day milkshake was invented. 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. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! We all have to do it at times. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside.. 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). 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. Couldnt have said it better. 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. Five Guys Menu. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. In addition to being able to find and rate restaurants from Boston to San Diego, Seattle to Miami, and anywhere in between (plus Hawaii and Alaska! He loves burgers and fries, so it is highly likely that we may have ventured there. They should be legally required to display a very strong level of notice that is completely in the face of the customer without any chance of misinterpretation. Its none of my business. 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 How is the food made? Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Not a bad way to spend one minute. There are plenty of other options out there. He added that they finally found a seat at a counter, right next to a tower of peanut boxes stacked on cans of peanut oil. Dogs. My quick thinking got the reaction under control but who would think of that!?!? But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. 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. WebFive Guys has been a Washington, DC area favorite since 1986 when Jerry and Janie Murrell offered sage advice to the four young Murrell brothers:"Start a business or go to college. The business route won and the Murrell family opened a carry-out burger joint in Arlington Virginia. So, we cannot even go near peanut products. 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. But you know what isnt hard to miss? Five Guys regular size fry, which is probably the most commonly ordered, weighs in at 953 calories and 41 grams of fat. And again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. 2 min read. Its no big deal. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. It caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. As an aside, I published this entry for informational sake, not to pass judgement. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. What do you think about Five Guys free peanuts? We will avoid this place for sure! Designed to keep the hungry customer occupied and content instead of awkwardly watching the employees work (via Taste of Home), the salty snacks are pretty addictive. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. 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. Very likely cross contaminated according to the lady behind the till. they dont realize that residue remains. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. WebFive Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. And dont blame Five Guys. My thoughts they REALLY dont care to serve ALL people with knowing how widespread and growing peanut allergies are to kids and adults. 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. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. I mean, I never thought about clover like that. Of course, there's no one to really say you can't do it. Even though they say on the menu that all fries are cooked in peanut oil, it can be easy to miss especially if theres a line behind you and youre rushing because you dont want to hold anyone up. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! I dont know if this is also the case with peanut oil as I dont personally deal with that allergen. I have to be able to read the ingredients. 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. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. "When Iron Man died, we saw an incredible reaction on Twitter and on social media. 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. Got a confidential news tip? My daughter has Had I done my research, I might have suggested another restaurant for him to try. The world does not revolve around you and this is the least to complain about when it is SO EASY to avoid. WebGet nutrition information for Five Guys items and over 200,000 other foods (including over 3,500 brands). Dm SO many times ppl think that just removing the allergic item will fix the problem. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. As I have a son who is highly allergic to peanuts, I am glad to know this before we ever ventured into that place. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. 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. Now, Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. . You didn't notice that either? Five Guys reportedly sources its potatoes north of the 42nd parallel, always from Idaho except a couple months of the year when those ones get too soft and the business buys from Washington instead. 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. 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