I get that peanuts are Five Guys thing, but why have bins everywhere and on the walls? Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. I had no idea that a burger restaurant would use peanut oil. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. Seriously??? So peanut allergy people just have to learn that Five Guys is not a restaurant that they should go to. 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. The only problem I had was that the customers would eat peanuts on their patio & throw the shells down. WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. My daughter has a peanut allergy, so I wont be taking her to Five Guys for sure. Mr. Peanut's social channels have been renamed with "The Estate of Mr. Peanut" with a graphic of a crying monocle, and his Twitter account asked users to "pay respects" with the hashtag, #RIPeanut. 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. There has been a LOAD of comments on the AllergyEats Facebook page about this entry, so I thought Id share them here (see next comment). 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. Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Donna Sooo true my daughter cant eat ice cream but Id never say all ice cream places should close up lolit would be nice if places like Friendlees had other options for dairy allergy family members but they dont so we just stop at Ritas ices on the way . Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? All fries at Five Guys are fried in 100% peanut oil. 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? But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. Its up to consumers to make smart choices. So while its disappointing that we can no longer go there while our son is with us, they are open with the fact that its not safe for those with allergies before you even walk in the door. 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. 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! 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.. Fast food customers used to snappy service may get impatient while waiting for a burger at Five Guys. 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 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. 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. So youre right, our ENTIRE food allergy community needs to stay together. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted by Allergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. Thats fair. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. Facebook. Five Guys' fries have gone viral after a cook showed how they're made. . 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. As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. There are so many of them, its not realistic. Since Five Guys are making a boatload of cash, they really dont care about any of us. Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. AllergyEats is the leading guide to finding food allergy-friendly restaurants (and those not so friendly) across the United States. My son was at school lunch when a boy next to him offered him a fry from his left over dinner the night before. 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. 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. Fortunately their burgers and fries are nothing special, so youre not really missing anything. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow ", https://twitter.com/MrPeanut/status/1220013408180895745?s=20. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. Just because you or a family member has an allergy doesnt make a restaraunt a death trap. 1 serving (35g) Nutrition Facts. And dont blame Five Guys. Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. Each fast food joint makes them differently. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. Hi there, Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. It was very simple for people to get involved.". The list also includes cherries, Oreo cookies, bananas, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate, malted milk and strawberries. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! In a Five Guys, the burgers will often take a little longer to cook since they dont smash the meat down like other places. 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. AllergyEats and outside blog entries also grace the Details and Comments page too (so now every visitor to the Five Guys pages will see at least this entry). I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. Of course. Last week I decided to get lunch there. And most importantly, as Sherlock would say Do your reasearch. have u ever had chic fil a? 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. So, we cannot even go near peanut products. Thank goodness for a place like 5 guys since it is one of the only fast food chains left that doesnt use vegetable oil so we are able to go there. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! Have you been to a Five Guys Burgers and Fries? If you'd like some peanuts with your meal or while you wait for your order, just 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? Even having a mild peanut allergy I have tried fried cooked in peanut oil and was not impressed. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. I can even bring my own bun if I want to. The world does not revolve around you and this is the least to complain about when it is SO EASY to avoid. For real. Our doctor said as long as he doesnt ingest, he should be fine. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. 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. Our growth has been tremendous, but there is still so much more to go. Log food: Eat better. Not a bad way to spend one minute. If it helps at all the burger isnt cooked in the peanut oil, if you tell the cashier about your allergy we'll let the kitchen people know and they'll all change their gloves and make sure your food doesn't go near the fries. Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. 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. Peanut oil is processed and purified which removes the proteins that can cause the allergic reaction. Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. 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. Sorry for the long message here. Wed rather too many than not enough! Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. That is scary. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. 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. But not just any potato and oil will do. I have eaten at Five guys at the airport in DC and never saw any notice of peanuts/ or peanut oil. Every single rating you add increases the value of this resource for our entire food allergy and intolerance community. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more (Or nothing at all in most. I remember doing that with my oldest. So am I. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. 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. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. My husband also has severe food allergies. Ive recently found out Im allergic to soy. 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. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. He said it needs to hit the right note between humor and solemnity. He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. And please be sure to rate all your restaurant experiences at the main AllergyEats site (www.allergyeats.com). So I cannot imagine your struggle. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. I am cautious of bringing him into the restaurant as we dont know to what extent his allergy is. Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? Simply put, the employee wrote, The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they wont stare at us.. I often appologize and explain that I am allergic bc they dont understand the sensitivity. WebRestaurant menu, map for Five Guys located in 01907, Swampscott MA, 980 Paradise Rd Ste 2. Or if a worker were to make a simple/stupid mistake thats not worth the risk of implementing alternative cooking methods for their fries. And yes, there are peanuts everywhere. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. 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 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. Interesting. They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. Ill bet in 5-10 years as more and more people become food allergic, they will see there numbers dwindle. I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. Five Guys exclusively uses peanut oil to fry its food. 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 Can they not put them in a bin with a lid along with all the other bulk nuts and bulk goods? Ive done it before, and no apologies, I think their free peanuts bring in lots of customers and lots of repeat customers. Im more willing to over 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. If anyone has ever been inside a Five Guys, this tactic actually makes a lot of sense. It stays juicy that way. 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. If I walked in to Five Guys with my peanut allergic son we would have turned right around and left. Its scary. 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. When I go out, I can never eat hot dogs or pepperonis because most places uses mechanically separated chicken. At least then they could cater to more people. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. Its not easy, esp in a social setting, like when they are with peers. Peanuts, Unfortunately, the peanut oil that Five Guys uses also contains Dimethylpolysiloxane might as well use the poisonous canola, like all the other cheap places. Its just that in her case, the peanuts are the worst and most life-threatening. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. Salty, crunchy, delicious pieces. I did notice a box of peanuts next to the order line. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. 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 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. According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. You might want to show that to the manager. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. 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. I am very vocal about it because of this flippant attitude. 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. We are going to have the test done where they can see what part of the protein you are allergic too and if that is the anaphylactic one. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. 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 Im just glad it is manageable. 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). 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. These comments are GREAT! 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