"It was in the language of something people already understood in the world of Twitter and in the world of Facebook. Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. 10718 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 USA. Once theyre out of the fryer, the fries get exactly 15 shakes before theyre deemed ready to serve. I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. 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. A Five Guys Burgers opened in my area recently. Planters has explained why it killed off Mr. PeanutHere's why, With staples at all-time highs, technician gives his catch-up trade. Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. Im glad they post their info but what Jen said is really scary!! You didn't notice that either? Web866-345-GUYS (4897) Five Guys Enterprises, LLC. Firstly if it is served you make him go out with you to retrieve the served meal and explain what error has occurred, you also offer to get medical They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. "We did the unthinkable: we created a program and an idea where Mr. Peanut dies, and dies specifically sacrificing himself for his friends, which has always been a tenet of who he is and what he does he always puts others first," Pierantozzi said. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. It's such a strange phenomenon," Pierantozzi said. Just keep [her] away from them. Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. Sonic, McDonalds, Burger King, etc. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. Thats capitalism. 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. All I know and as someone said above, we have to create safe places and foods for those we know with allergies! Five Guys exclusively uses peanut oil to fry its food. The one at Texas Roadhouse, on the other hand, is HUGE, and impossible to miss. If you'd like some peanuts with your meal or while you wait for your order, just . It is called sacrifice. The restaurant doesn't profit off giving snacks away for freeor excluding potential customersbut peanuts have been a fixture of Five Guys for more than two decades. Unfortunately, the peanut oil that Five Guys uses also contains Dimethylpolysiloxane might as well use the poisonous canola, like all the other cheap places. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. I dont think every thing has to accomadate food allergy suffers they just have to make sure it WELL known if the 8 allergens are present anywhere. I had no idea there were so many people without common sense. The specifics of what will happen in Planters' actual Super Bowl spot aren't clear, and conspiracy theories on Twitter are abounding. But you know what isnt hard to miss? places to eat out because I can get the burger without a bun & theyre very careful not to cross-contaminate. Now, It caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. Sarah Trust me, you arent missing anything! We by no means want to exclude guests from our store, but at the same time we would not want to disappoint our peanut eating guests. Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. Also, for those peanut allergy people, Chick-fil-a uses peanut oil too. Employees fill up a cup with fresh fries, then put it in a bag and add another scoop for good measure. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. WebOur fries are plain potatoes cooked in peanut oil both Five Guys and Cajun styles are suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Katie, peanuts are certainly not the only food allergy. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. I have a gluten allergy. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. Pierantozzi said with such a serious subject, creatives have to toe a certain line and approach it with empathy. Cooks soak the potato spears in water to get rid of the starch, which helps the fries cook more it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. 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). Opt to do your research before entering an establishment. 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. Okay, a little background information here. Im another person with Celiac that cant have gluten containing foods. The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. 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 boys loved it. Got a confidential news tip? Instead of cutting corners with cheaper oil, Five Guys refuses to use anything but peanut oil. Once the potatoes are chopped, they dont go straight in the fryer. .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). A couple summers ago, we discovered how bad it can be. Janessa There is a peanut warning posted on their front door BUT what happened to my son is an important lesson. 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. 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. For those of you that have nut allergies, obviously you cant prove or disprove this. I go to places I like and order things that I know are good and safe to eat. Its just that in her case, the peanuts are the worst and most life-threatening. The spot, done with VaynerMedia, will appear before Super Bowl kickoff during the pregame show. What's funny is I'm deathly allergic to peanuts as well, but only if I ingest them. It's weird that yours doesn't. Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. I've never been in a Five Guys that wasn't absolutely filled with peanuts. There is always a chance for cross contamination, so we advise checking our allergen and ingredients card at the stores location and letting the team know of any allergens or intolerances so they can advise accordingly. were processed Teeny, weeny, tiny letters. So if peanuts and peanut oil is a no no avoid places that use them. Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. Somehow I doubt that some may not even get it if the store were designed as a large peanut. My daughter has a peanut allergy, so I wont be taking her to Five Guys for sure. The mother of one of the boys generously offered to take us all out to dinner first at Pizzeria Unos. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. But dont complain because one restaurant uses peanut oil and has peanuts. Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. And this is where Five Guys real French fry secret comes in. Not a bad way to spend one minute. While their fries are incredibly delicious, someone with a peanut allergy should not be eating there. Honesty is critical in any food allergy/sensitivity case. I do understand some aggravation over food allergies, as I am allergic to chicken fat. Its not something Id wish on my worst enemy yet, we all deal with it daily, dont we? But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. Actually, Jan, I dont agree that its clearly posted. They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. the oil has none of the protein in it. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. My solution is to NOT eat there. Luckily, the burgers were safe for him, but he couldnt even touch the French fries bag from which my son was eating, soaked as it was in peanut grease. Interestingly, before he turned 1, we had eaten at chic fil a several times. There are eight different burgers plus the option to add up to 15 different free toppings sandwiches, hot dogs, and two different kinds of fries. 225 calories. 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. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. Q: Do any Five Guys products contain soy or dairy? . I have one child with nut allergies, so he doesnt eat at Five Guys. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. 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. My daughter is 8 1/2 and this was her first time eating french fries at a restaurant! Hi there, Toggle navigation Five Guys Milkshake Mix-Ins Peanut Butter. WebCheck out the Five Guys menu. My point is that there are allergens, not just peanuts, that are inhalation type. Use the AllergyEats website, blog, and app to plan your trips and for unplanned stops along the way. If you dont like it, then dont go there. "When Iron Man died, we saw an incredible reaction on Twitter and on social media. Why You Can't Get Five Guys' Free Peanuts To-Go. Id be just as happy if they used vegetable oil, rather than peanut oil, and skipped the whole peanuts thing to accommodate even more people, but, just wanted to chime in that milk and eggs are often overlooked when it comes to the allergy world, and, for some of us, Five Guys has actually been a great experience. Fresh ingredients hand-prepared that satisfy your craving. The list also includes cherries, Oreo cookies, bananas, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate, malted milk and strawberries. My son has a ton of food sensitivities (no, I did not say allergies and yes, I know the difference). Every single rating you add increases the value of this resource for our entire food allergy and intolerance community. It doesnt seem to be cold pressed/etc, My son just got diagnosed. Almost ALL fast food restaurants are completely OFF LIMITS for me, except for Five Guys. I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! Every Five Guys I have ever been to also has a sign on the front door. 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. Massachusetts; Swampscott; Five Guys; Five Guys (781) 595-1300. We're very happy with the response we're getting. I will not be back and was not impressed at all. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. The point of sharing the article was to provide information rather than suggest they should change who they feel they are. The manager was nice but recommended I not feed my son anything from their menu. There are 40 other names for it including citric acid and barley malt. I was amazed when I saw all the peanut warnings but liked that they said the only gluten in the store was the buns. Its kind of the same thing with grocery stores. I looked up subway bread ingredients and some of the breads have over 40 ingredients. My thoughts they REALLY dont care to serve ALL people with knowing how widespread and growing peanut allergies are to kids and adults. VaynerMedia also handled Planters' Super Bowl spot last year. Last week I decided to get lunch there. Katie I have no problem with 5 Guys. 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. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. If anyone has ever been inside a Five Guys, this tactic actually makes a lot of sense. The only problem I had was that the customers would eat peanuts on their patio & throw the shells down. I watched it as a hawk, sure enough it was. Simply put, the employee wrote, The peanuts are to distract the customers so that they wont stare at us.. Its none of my business. AllergyEats GREAT feedback everyone! 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