My point is that there are allergens, not just peanuts, that are inhalation type. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. And, when they said the warning was in small print? And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. Mike Not every restaurant is going to be able to accommodate every food allergy. 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. 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. My daughter has a lot of allergies (incl 2 non-top 8) and it was just an example of a food that I could never expect to be eliminated from most environments. The world does not revolve around you and this is the least to complain about when it is SO EASY to avoid. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Every restaurant does not need to accommodate us it is our responsibility to do our due diligence prior to eating anywhere. Im sorry if you have a peanut allergy, but I have a severe casein and soy allergy. 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. 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. In the context of how Five Guys operates, this makes sense. 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. There are places amongst us everywhere that serves peanuts, Five Guys is not alone. As Mashed reports, there's a clever reason behind this baffling business tactic. They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. Back then if you didnt like it, you didnt bother with it. 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. 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? Okay, now the REAL reason Im commenting is because I am allergic to what is normally heard of as MSG. Peanuts, Burgers, and Fries are Five Guys. 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). What has your experience been? No more so than ingestion type except that all they have to do is smell it. In fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. Yet the result is just as scary no matter how the exposure happens. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. There's no way you can walk in there and not realize it's a bad place for somebody with a peanut allergy. That is scary. It doesnt seem to be cold pressed/etc, My son just got diagnosed. Dm @ Katie. I actually ordered from the take out counter, I will check it out next time. 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 You might want to show that to the manager. The one at Texas Roadhouse, on the other hand, is HUGE, and impossible to miss. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. Why wouldnt you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? Now its a totally different story if one cannot be in the same room with peanuts because of the boxes of them around the restaurant. WebIn fact, all Five Guys locations across the US have a sign in their windows warning potential diners of the peanut dangers. So what are your thoughts about this article (or my comments)? You have tons to choose from! I heard theyre not so great anyway. I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. I think they should at least have a large sign on the door, like Texas Roadhouse, warning peanut allergic folks not to even come in. Kinda made me uncomfortable but I mean I was high i don't know what to tell ya. The most important aspect of having an allergy is DOING YOUR RESEARCH! I heard all the fuss about 5 guys and that they served peanuts so we made a decision never to eat there. While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. Thankfully my husband emerged unscathed, but for the grace of God. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke who reads a door as they walk in a shop? I have had some places tell me to just remove it from the plate. Do I wish they would drop the whole peanut thing, and make it safe for everyone? WebWelcome to your local Five Guys at 58 Summer Street in Boston. We will avoid this place for sure! Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. I apologized to my husband and reassured him I was not trying to kill him; that I had just neglected to research this new restaurant everyone was talking about. 2023 CNBC LLC. I can only imagine the struggles those with a peanut allergy deal with, however, the solution isnt always to have places to switch to something else. And again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. Pierantozzi said with such a serious subject, creatives have to toe a certain line and approach it with empathy. WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. People love Five Guys burgers, but not everyone can enjoy their food particularly if they have a peanut allergy. Please dont think of us peanut moms as being unreasonable. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! Sorry about the tone, but Im just so sick and tired of everyone whining about everything these days. Can someone find out for me? Dm well, I didnt know they were burgers and peanuts. Sad that we will never be able to try a 5 guys burger! Five guys was ok, but so not worth the hype. I still havent made it to the new restaurant, but I did get a taste of Five Guys Burgers from an article in the Norwell (MA) Mariner and realize my children wont be coming with me. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. 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. We obviously dont eat there, but there are lots of places we dont eat! My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Every single rating you add increases the value of this resource for our entire food allergy and intolerance community. P.s. AllergyEats GREAT feedback everyone! 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? One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. But we watch all of the allergens. 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. She was pretty bad as an infant with it but we have since been able to give her limited amounts. Interesting at this day and age with so many food allergies that restaurants arent accommodating! 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. [Some] people complain that they get too many fries. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. None in the home. I looked up subway bread ingredients and some of the breads have over 40 ingredients. The all-you-can-eat peanuts give them something to do besides complaining and holding up the line even further. There are plenty of other options out there. The above comment said it best. another is inhalation type, so she only needs to SMELL any peanut product and she has a reaction. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! that is the best way to be safe. I cant ever order any turkey products or have stuffing because a lot of manufacturers uses chicken stock to cut costs. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? 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. So the solution is simple. "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. WebRestaurant menu, map for Five Guys located in 01907, Swampscott MA, 980 Paradise Rd Ste 2. You didn't notice that either? Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. We recommend our users to update the browser. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. Don't eat the fries. 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. Even having a mild peanut allergy I have tried fried cooked in peanut oil and was not impressed. our one girl is also allergic to anything in the legume family, as peanuts are was sitting in the lawn in shorts. I teach my managers that if people arent complaining, then youre not giving them enough, said Murrell. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. And that's not even including the 11 milkshakes you can order! I was amazed when I saw all the peanut warnings but liked that they said the only gluten in the store was the buns. oil is highly refined and processed. You cannot just tell them no bun. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. Facebook. On the inside of the restaurant I saw one statement of peanut oil use on the menu above the cashiers. I have to be able to read the ingredients. Just trying to share some info as I believe we all are. My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. I decided to go and try it. Why do they have the big open bins of peanuts right along side the fruit?!?! That in itself is crazy! My daughter has a peanut allergy, so I wont be taking her to Five Guys for sure. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Drinks. And with our newly re-designed app, you can find restaurants, share results, get directions, see menus, make reservations, and more - all from the road. Enter your address to see if Five Guys delivers to you cholesterol-free, 100% peanut oil, and then showered with a heavy dose of Cajun spice. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. I can even bring my own bun if I want to. 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. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. No sign on the door that i saw. Its scary thing to have allergies and easy to make mistakes but all we can do is trust God and do the best we can. The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. Five Guys isnt even all that. The (almost) impossible-to-finish portion sizes are intentional; the burger chain doesnt want anyone finishing up a meal wishing theyd gotten more fries. 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. It would be nice if they offered an alternative for those with nut allergies, but there would be a lot of liability with possibility of cross-containimation. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. The Feel better. Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. I walked past the entrance going past a bunch of large farm sacks, got to the counter, and only then realised about the peanuts. If youre trying to give people with food allergies good advice, you should at least know what youre talking about. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. Were just lucky, I guess. We learned our son was allergic to peanuts when we gave peanut butter to him at 1. Every burger made at Five Guys is also cooked well done to avoid diners getting sick (and to avoid getting sued). I know another Five Guys I walked past once where there were no peanut sacks between the entrance and the till. 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). I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. Seriously? Five Guys exclusively uses peanut oil to fry its food. 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. I cannot imagine her being fully allergic. The chain has everything down to a sciencewhich is just part of the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. Dont get me wrong I feel for the people with a peanut allergy, but you can enjoy fried foods at like every other resturants while I cannot. 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. Its up to consumers to make smart choices. 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. There were bags of peanuts stacked everywhere. Paul J Richards/Getty Images. Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. 5 Guys opened in my area in the last 2 years and researched before going there. I do not begrudge Five Guys for serving peanuts. Since Five Guys are making a boatload of cash, they really dont care about any of us. 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. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. I love the fact that Five Guys uses peanut oil!!! . 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. Somehow I doubt that some may not even get it if the store were designed as a large peanut. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. 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. I dont want to walk into a restaurant and go into anaphylactic shock and/or suffocate from my throat swelling up. We havent tested that theory yet at home. [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. "He will be remembered as the legume who always brought people together for nutty adventures and a good time. 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! A: Over the past 20 years, peanuts have become part of the Five Guys identity. Keep em coming! Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. 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 BEWARE!!!. Making Mealtime Meaningful: See How Were Giving Back with the New 12 Tomatoes Cares Program , Why Five Guys Offers Free Peanuts To Its Customers. The list is too long to print here, but two of the many items on his list are white potatoes and peanuts. . We cannot possibly know every restaurant, right? 2023 AllergyEats, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Regardless of WHAT allergy it is, we all have a hard time trying to ensure the safety of our kids. I did notice a box of peanuts next to the order line. Is this not actually the case for most people with peanut allergies? First of all, he began, they have peanuts everywhere. We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. But its their choice to lose the business of people that would be able to eat there if they got rid of the peanuts. I definitely feel sorry for those of you with a peanut allergy, but Im gluten intolerant and I give kudos to Five Guys (in Austin, TX) because its one of the few places I can go to and order a burger without a bun and fries and not worry about getting glutened. If I was the spouse of the one that sent me to this burger place, OR a parents of one of the kids that went with the husband I would be FURIOUS that he placed his life on the line JUST for a burger!! 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 . 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. 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. But we don`t take the chance just in case it isn`t pure and may have a stray peanut protein in there someqhere. i also have a peanut allergy but have heard that a lot of the allergens in peanuts are removed from peanut oil by the refining process, so was gonna hit up 5 guys. 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. Kristen Great article! you can eat the fries cooked in peanut oil. Janet We tried going there, saw the peanuts EVERYWHERE, and backed right out the front door! My oldest has a milk senstivity. Of course. 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. 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