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. 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. "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.". Peanut allergy here. While its a good idea, it still doesnt explain why they wouldnt go for something less likely to cause an allergic. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. So peanut allergy people just have to learn that Five Guys is not a restaurant that they should go to. I go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. 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 We feel like we nailed the tone.". "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. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. One thing to keep in mind thoughmy daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. There are so many of them, its not realistic. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. This hands-off approach is meant to ensure the meat stays juicy. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. It is MY job to make sure my child eats a safe meal. Many vegetable oils contain soybean oil as a part of their blend. Log food: Eat better. Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted byAllergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased concern in the already peanut-filled restaurant. It is perfectly safe to eat 5 Guys french fries with a peanut allergy. 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. Then go to Texas Roadhouse Janet. Burgers. "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. It was delicious. The rest of the world should not change things to suit you, PERIOD. 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. My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). It is more than likely that these free peanuts are here to stay so long as the company continues to use the peanut oil in their fry making. But you know what isnt hard to miss? 225 calories. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. 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). Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! 5 Guys has decided not to even try, and at least theyre up front about it. Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. the whole peanuts laying around can definitely be a problem, though. VaynerMedia also handled Planters' Super Bowl spot last year. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? Super Bowl teasers are meant to generate some buzz for a brand's in-game spot, often starting a story or introducing a theme or characters to get consumers excited before the full commercial airs. Fortunately their burgers and fries are nothing special, so youre not really missing anything. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. There are some, such as author and speakerStan Phelps, that have criticized Five Guys for still continuing to offer peanuts when they know the risks, and a Change.org petition was created to try and convince the chain to make their restaurants more hospitable to those with food allergies. Honesty is critical in any food allergy/sensitivity case. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. . It stays juicy that way. The I have one child with nut allergies, so he doesnt eat at Five Guys. Thats capitalism. BEWARE!!!. 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. Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. I heard theyre not so great anyway. I didnt know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. A 5 Guys recently opened in our area and my husband ordered online and picked up the food to bring home. Unlike McDonald's, which uses a "canola-blend oil," Five Guys isn't shy about telling the world that it uses peanut oil exclusively in its frying (via Five Guys ). 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. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. I mean, I never thought about clover like that. I am allergic to tree nuts not peanuts so it would not be a problem for me but it would be for my severely allergic son, fortunately he does not eat meat so he would not find himself at the restaurants but it makes me wonder if they are free with their peanuts at the airport where containment would be more of a problem since the space is wide open to the main terminal. Not a bad way to spend one minute. ", https://twitter.com/MrPeanut/status/1220013408180895745?s=20. My daughter has I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. Its just something to keep in mind when ordering, even if its just to avoid wasting food. 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. But with peanut allergies being one of those really common allergies, why does Five Guys do it? I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. The fact of the matter is, fries that are cooked in peanut oil just taste better in MY opinion. Jen I dont have any nut allergies but gluten due to Celiac Disease. We make sure that we have signage on our doors and in our restaurants about the fact that we serve peanuts in bulk containers as we would never want someone to risk their health by coming into our restaurants. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. our one girl is also allergic to anything in the legume family, as peanuts are was sitting in the lawn in shorts. 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. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. 2023 CNBC LLC. First of all, it is quite bizarre to say you never ever had peanuts in your life. The only thing that make sense if you never had peanuts is if you I do understand some aggravation over food allergies, as I am allergic to chicken fat. Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? ), 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. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. And warnings posted throughout their restaurant. Keep em coming! 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). It was very simple for people to get involved.". Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. Yes, if you dont know, Five Guys cooks its fries in peanut oil. Dm well, I didnt know they were burgers and peanuts. I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. 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. I often appologize and explain that I am allergic bc they dont understand the sensitivity. Use the AllergyEats website, blog, and app to plan your trips and for unplanned stops along the way. 10718 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 USA. A Five Guys Burgers opened in my area recently. 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. They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. Get with the fucking times man, you're missing out. At Five Guys, burgers take a little longer to cook because the employees cannot press their spatula on the patty. 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. This week, snack brand Planters released a dramatic video showing the apparent death of its animated mascot, Mr. Peanut. Give a man a gif and he will meme all day, teach a man to REACT and he will be as a GOD, Press J to jump to the feed. I just want to know where Five Guys gets their buns because I dont think they make them there. "It was in the language of something people already understood in the world of Twitter and in the world of Facebook. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. 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). Since Five Guys are making a boatload of cash, they really dont care about any of us. The all-you-can-eat peanuts give them something to do besides complaining and holding up the line even further. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! I cant imagine why a restaurant would feature peanuts when there are so many folks today who are allergic, but I guess they are successful enough without that particular consumer segment. 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. Dont feel left out, there are better burger joints that are much more allergy friendly. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. However, I support Five Guys. 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. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? A: Over the past 20 years, peanuts have become part of the Five Guys identity. 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. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. 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). Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. In my opinion fried cooked in good ole beef grease are the best, and I quite eating McDonalds and all other fast food place fried when they started being politically correct and stopped using real grease. They have accepted the fact that theyll lose the peanut-allergic community. He said it needs to hit the right note between humor and solemnity. Peanuts is part of their whole shtick/experience. Back in 2017, a former employee for Five Guys posted to a Reddit AMA why the chain has the peanut bins. Drinks. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely filled with peanuts. We're very happy with the response we're getting. Im in Northern Virginia, where Five Guys originated, so Ive been around the restaurant for quite awhile. So am I. Every single rating you add increases the value of this resource for our entire food allergy and intolerance community. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America, the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries, Heres the Secret That Makes KFCs Fried Chicken So Crispy, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I have two children with food allergies and we have to be very careful where we eat. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. My daughters most severe allergen is milk, something that is impossible to not have around. These comments are GREAT! Its not rocket science to deduce that heftier portions of fried food translates to heftier amounts of fat, calories, and sodium. Pierantozzi said with such a serious subject, creatives have to toe a certain line and approach it with empathy. As the schools have. He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. Give us this one. As long as the chain fries its food in peanut oil, the free peanuts will likely remain part of its brand. Pierantozzi said other Kraft Heinz brands did know about the effort, but to his knowledge some of the other brands weighing in did so organically. I have to be able to read the ingredients. The burger joint has a few secrets that make those greasy fries oh-so-addictiveand unhealthy. We encourage fans to tune in to Mr. Peanut's funeral during the third quarter of the Super Bowl to celebrate his life. Back then if you didnt like it, you didnt bother with it. 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. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely My daughter has a peanut allergy, so I wont be taking her to Five Guys for sure. I have had some places tell me to just remove it from the plate. We live in America where we believe in free enterprise. But I did notice five guys warning on the menu board about the oil they use. 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). 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. I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. That in itself is crazy! 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. The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. As I have a son who is highly allergic to peanuts, I am glad to know this before we ever ventured into that place. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. Quite a lot of them. I never go back to those restaurants. The world does not revolve around you and this is the least to complain about when it is SO EASY to avoid. First of all, he began, they have peanuts everywhere. Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations, your Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. You cannot just tell them no bun. 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. .seems to me five guys is still on the list, and a french fry shouldnt hurt (since Peanut Oil that has been refined shouldnt cause a reaction). Sign up for blog alerts today! When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. If I walked in to Five Guys with my peanut allergic son we would have turned right around and left. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. At least at Texas Roadhouse, the sign is so large you wouldnt miss it. Each fast food joint makes them differently. 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. For those of you that have nut allergies, obviously you cant prove or disprove this. Barley malt/Malted barley is used commonly in bread, like gluten, which I KNOW they use. I understand the frustration, trust me, but expecting places to cater to us is ridiculous. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. 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