Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! Turn back the clocks to the 80s and prior, all this complaining was unheard of. One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. You cannot just tell them no bun. Learn why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. So youre right, our ENTIRE food allergy community needs to stay together. Dm well, I didnt know they were burgers and peanuts. 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. Its a very small sign that my husband I both missed when entering the restaurant. As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. First of all, he began, they have peanuts everywhere. We recommend our users to update the browser. 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. Jan. 22, 2020 4:45 p.m. PT. Planters has explained why it killed off Mr. PeanutHere's why, With staples at all-time highs, technician gives his catch-up trade. And this is where Five Guys real French fry secret comes in. I had a feeling it was mine. I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. No sign on the door that i saw. You didn't notice that either? Give us this one. They have been quite successful thus far even though you seem to think so many people have peanut allergies. In that case, so many people dont either. And the government doesnt require those to be listed as allergens, so I can only eat if they provide an ingredients list.) Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) 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. AllergyEats GREAT feedback everyone! As with all eating establishments, I inform them of my allergy and specifically what I am allergic to as bun and explain what it will do to me. They do get a lot of attention, particularly due to the fact that they seem to have a higher rate of anaphylactic effects, but the world is becoming much more educated about all of the Big 8 allergies. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. 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. None in the home. We all have to do it at times. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! 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). For real. btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. 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. We ate there fairly often before my son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy. 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. 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. Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. And I never thought about sesame seeds giving a hard time to someone with tree nut allergy. However, I support Five Guys. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. Sign up for blog alerts today! were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! Peanut oil is processed and purified which removes the proteins that can cause the allergic reaction. 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. I cannot imagine her being fully allergic. Doritos, which released its teaser last week with a spoken-word rendition of "Old Town Road," has racked up nearly 4 million views on YouTube, while a teaser for Cheetos' spot with MC Hammer from last week has nearly 3 million. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. 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.) I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. 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. My husband thinks Im trying to kill him but I swear that Im not. Like the author, our family attempted to go to Five Guys, not knowing the danger that lurked inside. And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. 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. We walked in, saw the peanuts everywhere, and promptly backed out and left in a hurry! There are places amongst us everywhere that serves peanuts, Five Guys is not alone. A: Over the past 20 years, peanuts have become part of the Five Guys identity. Seriously? Its right there on the menu in big letters.. I heard theyre not so great anyway. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. As long as the chain fries its food in peanut oil, the free peanuts will likely remain part of its brand. At AllergyEats, users can find and rate restaurants in any city based on the restaurants ability to accommodate diners with food allergies, including dairy, peanut, tree nut, fish, seafood, soy, sesame, wheat and egg allergies, as well as those with Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivity, and other dietary conditions. Can someone find out for me? Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. Or why cook the fries in peanut oil instead of vegetable oil? This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. The thing is, the restaurant has every right to serve peanuts however theyd like, but my beef is, they had a teeny, tiny warning sign on the door that we didnt even notice. Plus, they dont double those fryers up with anything else on the menu, so the fries escape any weird aftertastes from non-potato items. I was amazed when I saw all the peanut warnings but liked that they said the only gluten in the store was the buns. Every burger made at Five Guys is also cooked well done to avoid diners getting sick (and to avoid getting sued). However, we have had a positive experience with Five Guys because the ONLY thing that goes in their oil is the french fries. 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. These guys got brand new fresh peanuts for everybody. That is just plain stupid in my opinion. Last week I decided to get lunch there. 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. 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. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. 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. AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. 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. 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. 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. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? 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 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. 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. 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??? Fries. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. Keep em coming! 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). The brand says Mr. Peanut's funeral will be the subject of its Super Bowl spot. I did see the warning on the door about peanuts right away. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. BEWARE!!!. 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). Ill bet in 5-10 years as more and more people become food allergic, they will see there numbers dwindle. 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. Her comment, I dont know what kind of chips they are. And yes, there are peanuts everywhere. Dogs. 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). Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. You might want to show that to the manager. Supposedly, highly refined oil has none of the proteins left in it. they dont realize that residue remains. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. He said there's been positive feedback and an "outpouring of emotion" from onlookers. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. Please dont take the anti-peanut thing as my saying to elliminate them completely. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. I just went through the Five Guys website and found the following under FAQ: Q: If so many people are allergic to peanuts, why does Five Guys continue to offer them? 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. . check with your allergist. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. Its known that they both serve peanuts, Ive never seen a big sign at Texas Roadhouse ever. Its everywhere. 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 can even bring my own bun if I want to. "I think it was written beautifully and struck the right tone," Pierantozzi said. I remember doing that with my oldest. 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. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? . It doesnt sound like the author is blameing Five Guys for anything but it does sound like she is irritated. WebFive Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. If anyone has ever been inside a Five Guys, this tactic actually makes a lot of sense. 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). Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! Jen I dont have any nut allergies but gluten due to Celiac Disease. I did notice a box of peanuts next to the order line. Five Guys might be known for its burgers, but its just as famous for its french fries. Five Guys' fries have gone viral after a cook showed how they're made. Once theyre out of the fryer, the fries get exactly 15 shakes before theyre deemed ready to serve. Drinks. [Some] people complain that they get too many fries. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! 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. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. Our personal preference. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. 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