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. Therefore, we cannot eat fries at all the typical fast food joints. I just want to know where Five Guys gets their buns because I dont think they make them there. 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. Use the AllergyEats website, blog, and app to plan your trips and for unplanned stops along the way. The fact of the matter is, fries that are cooked in peanut oil just taste better in MY opinion. 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. Being a burger aficionado (not something I usually brag about), I was excited to give it a shot. 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. Each fast food joint makes them differently. Peanut oil is a great healthier alternative for my other kids. Five Guys has a giant box of free peanuts by the counter. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Rest in pieces, Mr. Peanut. By comparison, Hyundai's teaser on YouTube had about 73,000 views and Olay's had nearly 17,000 Thursday afternoon. I personally encountered 5 guys in Fort Collins Colorado. Can someone find out for me? Taquanda The burger are good when I visited there. As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. Its up to consumers to make smart choices. In the smallest of print there are warning signs on bags and cans and packages of food stating, This product was made in a plant (on machines) where nuts (dairy etc.) 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. 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. Plus get a $10 off Grubhub coupon for your first Five Guys delivery! And the rest of us like peanuts. My reactions have lessened as I've gotten older and now I just vomit uncontrollably rather than having my throat close with hives. Ill bet in 5-10 years as more and more people become food allergic, they will see there numbers dwindle. At which point, you may as well just go to one of those other shops. Katie My comment wasnt meant to start a what allergy is the hardest debate. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. We learned our son was allergic to peanuts when we gave peanut butter to him at 1. My daughters most severe allergen is milk, something that is impossible to not have around. And dont blame Five Guys. 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. EVERYTHING has soybean oil or lecithin in it, I swear. Even having a mild peanut allergy I have tried fried cooked in peanut oil and was not impressed. Five Guys has become one of my fav. Q: What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? IT was very, very small. And this is where Five Guys real French fry secret comes in. (And this issue of corn and soy came up recently on another message board, so I thought it appropriate to share.). A 5 Guys recently opened in our area and my husband ordered online and picked up the food to bring home. 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. 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. Okay, a little background information here. Haven't died. I heard theyre not so great anyway. When I read the comment that someone wasnt warned about the peanut oil in the burgers, I took a long sigh. 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. Ive recently found out Im allergic to soy. Never miss a post! I didnt know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. duh people! Hi. Im just glad it is manageable. 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. 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. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. But for some people who are used to fast food being synonymous with fast service, waiting isnt what they want to be doing. It doesnt sound like the author is blameing Five Guys for anything but it does sound like she is irritated. No sign on the door that i saw. The boys loved it. Or they remove it prior to bringing it out and the moment I taste pickle, I spit it all out and stop eating. At Five Guys, burgers take a little longer to cook because the employees cannot press their spatula on the patty. I had a feeling it was mine. Achievement Unlocked: Darwin Award Nominee! Give us this one. 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. There are so many allergy friendly places you can eat. <3 the place. As I have a son who is highly allergic to peanuts, I am glad to know this before we ever ventured into that place. Like chickfila has it posted no where about the oil they cook in. So you have something to eat while you wait for your burger to be made. Five guys burgers take slightly longer to make than a fast-food burger si Part of the buzz, Pierantozzi said, stems from the fact that Planters has built up Mr. Peanut so much, along with his "Nutmobile. I dont begrudge restaurants for serving what they want. You can find her on Instagram @marissasimonian. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) While its not anaphylaxis, its a very horrible reaction. On Wednesday, the brand shared the video, which as of Thursday morning had nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube. Further, we must ask these same questions again and again at those restaurants we typically dine at! My husband explained that at that point he immediately popped an antihistamine and waited in line. 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! My husband also has severe food allergies. Pierantozzi said with Mr. Peanut the shop wondered, "What would happen and how would the world react if he passed away?" Just trying to further add to the info sharing. Where as places like Five Guys do advertise they have peanuts everywhere, no one advertises they use chicken products in stuff that is not chicken, mainly chicken stock. I don't know, but if you or someone with you has a peanut allergy, regardless of the severity, it'd be safer not to set foot in there. Allergies, e And I do applaud Five Guys for being up-front about it on their web site and on their door. However, he is NOT sensitive to peanuts. Its a very small sign that my husband I both missed when entering the restaurant. Unfortunately, the peanut oil that Five Guys uses also contains Dimethylpolysiloxane might as well use the poisonous canola, like all the other cheap places. 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 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. Since labeling of soy oil is not required, I cant trust restaurants that just have a checklist of the allergens for each food. But this one seemed to be especially successful. Of course, some brands have gone the death route for the Super Bowl and failed, the Wall Street Journal's CMO Today pointed out Thursday morning. Fortunately, I did notice the peanut oil sign on the menu and could not believe it! The burger joint has a few secrets that make those greasy fries oh-so-addictiveand unhealthy. Peanut allergy here. The fast-food restaurant, Five Guys Burgers and Fries have been a popular destination for many on the go. 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. ), 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. I remember doing that with my oldest. Planters has explained why it killed off Mr. PeanutHere's why, With staples at all-time highs, technician gives his catch-up trade. They offered me a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for my burger. 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 ). Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. We cannot possibly know every restaurant, right? Since Five Guys are making a boatload of cash, they really dont care about any of us. Please dont take the anti-peanut thing as my saying to elliminate them completely. 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. In fact, of individuals with food allergies, my informal study of AllergyEats members shows that their are 23 allergies which more than 2% of our population have!!! .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). Nonsense. And when I emailed the company to tell them that, they never got back to me which I thought was pretty rude. Well, according to a report by Mashed, there is a reason for it and its quite interesting! they dont realize that residue remains. 10718 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 USA. Would have thought that would be universal. And I never thought about sesame seeds giving a hard time to someone with tree nut allergy. And the government doesnt require those to be listed as allergens, so I can only eat if they provide an ingredients list.) . But unlike whole peanuts, it's much easier for someone to accidentally eat a french fry fried in peanut oil without realizing it. Theyre obviously doing something right, because theyre growing and thriving. Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. Five Guys Menu. 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. 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. 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. I have several food sensitivities/allergies and the entitled attitude in a few of these comments is too much. 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. . That is just plain stupid in my opinion. Learn why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America. Got a confidential news tip? 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. Burgers. 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 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. We will avoid this place for sure! Just about any roadhouse/saloon style steakhouse you go to has mass quantities of peanuts as well. 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. Mike Pierantozzi, group creative director at Planters' agency, VaynerMedia, explained why it killed off the mascot. That is why giving out free peanuts as a snack option can help to keep customers happy while they wait in line. They definitely dont keep it a secret about their peanuts. You might want to show that to the manager. ", "I think they made it really easy for people to get involved with the idea," he said. I did see the warning on the door about peanuts right away. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? Please dont think of us peanut moms as being unreasonable. Five Guys posts a peanut warning on their door which you can clearly see before you enter the restuarant. Oh, and the burger??? 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. I mean, if they used vegetable oil would they have a jungle of veggies all around? Someone may even sue and say, .. but they didnt TELL me. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. My oldest has a milk senstivity. 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). The spot, done with VaynerMedia, will appear before Super Bowl kickoff during the pregame show. And lastly, the phone number is also included on every listing, so she could have called in advance with the key questions we all have to ask before dining at a new restaurant. WebThe first time I looked at Five Guys' menu, I was shocked at the range and variety available. This is the most important takeaway. One of my girls is ingestion type peanut allergy. Eat Five Guys' burgers. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations, your Our doctor said as long as he doesnt ingest, he should be fine. 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. I did not see the signs on the outside of the restaurant stating they use peanut oil before entering. I know another Five Guys I walked past once where there were no peanut sacks between the entrance and the till. Dm @ Katie. I think it is a response to something is their absolutely disgusting chemical laden bread. 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. My son was at school lunch when a boy next to him offered him a fry from his left over dinner the night before. This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. WebFive Guys' passion for food is shared with our fans, which is why we never compromise. I swear, some people are so self-centered. There are 40 other names for it including citric acid and barley malt. 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? My girls have to ingest peanuts to have a reaction and they can eat at 5 Guys and Chik fil-a, who also uses peanut oil. Kristen Great article! I personally would call them 5 GUYS and NUTS! This includes, but is certainly not limited to, the chain's fries. Thats all. Users can also save favorite restaurants, share search results or reviews, follow other diners with similar food allergies, make restaurant reservations, view restaurant menus and more all for free on the AllergyEats app and website. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. Its not the mounds of peanuts everywhere, its the oil that the food is cooked in. That is scary. Dm SO many times ppl think that just removing the allergic item will fix the problem. Here are more facts about Five Guys you should know. After ordering a bunless burger explaining that I was highly allergic to gluten instead of sitting and waiting for my order to be called but to stand and watch them put the burgers together. Or why cook the fries in peanut oil instead of vegetable oil? The all-you-can-eat peanuts give them something to do besides complaining and holding up the line even further. 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). 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 He ultimately is the one that keeps our kids safe. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! 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 personally am super happy that they use peanut oil to cook their fries! Her work has also appeared in Business Insider, Parents magazine, CreakyJoints, and the Baltimore Sun. The other night, my older son invited four of his friends to sleep over. Janet We tried going there, saw the peanuts EVERYWHERE, and backed right out the front door! The potatoes arent fried with anything else so theres no contamination there either. Last week I decided to get lunch there. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. Some restaurants dont even know the oil they use. . I have two children with food allergies and we have to be very careful where we eat. The brand then sent out a press release confirming the death. I did see the sign and sice my son has peanut allergy I didnt take him and who never visit ther when he is with me. 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. Jen I dont have any nut allergies but gluten due to Celiac Disease. I respect the restaurants that provide information that allow us manage our/our kids allergies. The most important aspect of having an allergy is DOING YOUR RESEARCH! 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. We all have to do it at times. At least then they could cater to more people. It's weird that yours doesn't. tl;dr Dude We obviously dont eat there, but there are lots of places we dont eat! Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. We encourage fans to tune in to Mr. Peanut's funeral during the third quarter of the Super Bowl to celebrate his life. have u ever had chic fil a? (Thank you to AllergyEats member Jocelyn for bringing my attention to this article One nutty experience at Five Guys Burgers). My son is allergic to soy and it seems that every resturant use soybean oil. I did. 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). 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