And lets not forget that so many, many people have non-Big 8 allergies. Its not rocket science to deduce that heftier portions of fried food translates to heftier amounts of fat, calories, and sodium. 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. Track calories, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar & 14 other nutrients. He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. However, we have had a positive experience with Five Guys because the ONLY thing that goes in their oil is the french fries. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. Is this not actually the case for most people with peanut allergies? Haven't died. In terms of the parsing out of information and the phony "leak" of the Super Bowl ad that transpired on Tuesday, Pierantozzi said, "We're trying to keep this as close to reality as possible. So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. Its no big deal. They are famous for it, and they should not get rid of it. And for me the peanuts add to the fun of Five Guys. 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. the oil has none of the protein in it. If anyone has ever been inside a Five Guys, this tactic actually makes a lot of sense. 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. Now that they have opened locations in my town, Austin, Texas I can never go there, since our son is HIGHLY peanut/nut allergy. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. I never go back to those restaurants. 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 author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. Quite a lot of them. 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. We walked in, saw the peanuts everywhere, and promptly backed out and left in a hurry! They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. Their job is to serve what they want seeing it was their vision, money and hard with that went into it. Instead, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries. Leave the fun for those of us with other allergies. The burger joint has a few secrets that make those greasy fries oh-so-addictiveand unhealthy. 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 Burgers. 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 First of all, he began, they have peanuts everywhere. You certainly wouldn't find yourself getting a stern talking-to from the manager or upset anyone by taking a few handfuls of the many, many peanuts to snack on during the ride home. Enhanced Safety: We still have peanuts available at our restaurants and we no longer keep them out in the public dining area. In 2017, a former Five Guys employee revealed a simple explanation for the peanut bins in a Reddit AMA. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. 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. Let us know! Theres something distinct about their fries, and besides the fresh ingredients use every day, I truly believe the peanut oil adds to the unique taste. While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. I have to be able to read the ingredients. She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. Hope MY comments werent taken out of context either. These comments are GREAT! Peanuts, 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. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. A plain Five Guys milkshake contains 670 calories, 32 grams of fat, and 360 milligrams of sodium. [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. As they put it, "The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they won't stare at us.". Massachusetts; Swampscott; Five Guys; Five Guys (781) 595-1300. Oh, and the burger??? "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. 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. 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. P.s. My daughter is severely allergic to milk and egg proteins, so, like others with food allergies, we are restricted when it comes to dining out. And I never thought about sesame seeds giving a hard time to someone with tree nut allergy. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations, your Thats all. A Division of NBCUniversal. But we don`t take the chance just in case it isn`t pure and may have a stray peanut protein in there someqhere. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! Where its an inconvience for us dont make it like they have to stop serving them or put we have peanuts next to the restaurant sign on the building. https://twitter.com/budweiserusa/status/1220123265257086982?s=20. My only complaint with them, bc they do have the right to serve peanuts, whatever, is that we didnt even see their warning sign on the front door. I know another Five Guys I walked past once where there were no peanut sacks between the entrance and the till. This hands-off approach is meant to ensure the meat stays juicy. places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. AllergyEats GREAT feedback everyone! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I looked up subway bread ingredients and some of the breads have over 40 ingredients. 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. Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. 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. I have a shellfish allergy. I think they are being irresponsible. So we left. 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. <3 the place. Okay, a little background information here. IT was very, very small. You didn't notice that either? Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. Get with the fucking times man, you're missing out. 5 Guys has actually saved us!! My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). He said there's been positive feedback and an "outpouring of emotion" from onlookers. They remade my burger but dont feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which Ive never seen. Im sorry those of you with peanut allergies cant enjoy their food, but, for me its a win-win situation. A couple summers ago, we discovered how bad it can be. I cannot imagine her being fully allergic. Just because you or a family member has an allergy doesnt make a restaraunt a death trap. In a Five Guys, the burgers will often take a little longer to cook since they dont smash the meat down like other places. However, despite some people having allergies, Five It caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? And again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. Or why cook the fries in peanut oil instead of vegetable oil? Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! Supposedly, highly refined oil has none of the proteins left in 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. It stays juicy that way. I go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. A Five Guys Burgers opened in my area recently. Like Logans, my family, close friends, and myself will support their business. Fast food customers used to snappy service may get impatient while waiting for a burger at Five Guys. Fresh ingredients hand-prepared that satisfy your craving. 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. Since I cant link to it, Ill try to do it justice by summarizing with the key paragraphs. 63 Reply D14BL0 6 yr. ago For real. Adding bacon, of course, ups those numbers (via Five Guys ). Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. I dont begrudge restaurants for serving what they want. Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. As the schools have. (Or nothing at all in most. Plus get a $10 off Grubhub coupon for your first Five Guys delivery! 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 please be sure to rate all your restaurant experiences at the main AllergyEats site (www.allergyeats.com). Employees fill up a cup with fresh fries, then put it in a bag and add another scoop for good measure. My daughter is 8 1/2 and this was her first time eating french fries at a restaurant! So, we cannot even go near peanut products. As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. Lots of people prefer to use hydrogenated oils for a crisper fry, but we want that melt-in-your-mouth buttery taste that nonhydrogenated oil offers, Murrell said. 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. Seriously??? 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. 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. I respect the restaurants that provide information that allow us manage our/our kids allergies. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside.. Why You Can't Get Five Guys' Free Peanuts To-Go. ), 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. 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. Theres no reason for them to stop cooking their fries in peanut oil because its obvious that the place is covered in peanuts, but remember that not everyone has your allergy and theres a ton of more places that people with gluten intolerances cant enjoy. As it would turn out, though, that may not be such a good idea. Kinda made me uncomfortable but I mean I was high i don't know what to tell ya. (And this issue of corn and soy came up recently on another message board, so I thought it appropriate to share.). Plus, they dont double those fryers up with anything else on the menu, so the fries escape any weird aftertastes from non-potato items. Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. According to Stan Phelps, the snack may double as a warning sign. I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. My son took it (Ok hes 12 and should know better), but then another friend said, hey Brett, they cook their fries in peanut oil. Brett dropped the fry and learned an important lesson. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. "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.". Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. Here are the comments from the AllergyEats Facebook page (www.facebook.com/allergyeats): Jen If a restaurant is going to use peanut oil, putting peanuts everywhere is a good warning for the peanut allergic. Can they not put them in a bin with a lid along with all the other bulk nuts and bulk goods? There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. I had a feeling it was mine. My daughter has Mr. Peanut is back, but Planters is giving away its Super Bow 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 Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? So, while 5 Guys is a nightmare for anyone with a peanut allergy, it is great for my son. 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). Rest in pieces, Mr. Peanut. I watched it as a hawk, sure enough it was. Five Guys' fries have gone viral after a cook showed how they're made. Some restaurants dont even know the oil they use. Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. That is why giving out free peanuts as a snack option can help to keep customers happy while they wait in line. Its none of my business. I am cautious of bringing him into the restaurant as we dont know to what extent his allergy is. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. A 5 Guys recently opened in our area and my husband ordered online and picked up the food to bring home. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. 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. There are places amongst us everywhere that serves peanuts, Five Guys is not alone. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. Every Five Guys I have ever been to also has a sign on the front door. Yet the result is just as scary no matter how the exposure happens. Honesty is critical in any food allergy/sensitivity case. Usually peanuts in their shells dont bother me, however peanut oil in the air does effect me. So am I. 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. Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. Id heard that 5 Guys used peanut oil, but I had no idea about the peanuts on the table. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! The list is too long to print here, but two of the many items on his list are white potatoes and peanuts. Katie, peanuts are certainly not the only food allergy. They might have had some notice up about how they cook their fries I seem to remember. Find menus. 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. Five Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. 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