[At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Unos is and the boys great experience there that night. The chain has everything down to a sciencewhich is just part of the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done. 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. Why do they have the big open bins of peanuts right along side the fruit?!?! He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. 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. Plus get a $10 off Grubhub coupon for your first Five Guys delivery! I mean, if they used vegetable oil would they have a jungle of veggies all around? Also, had I been the gentleman, I would have left. 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. ], About an hour after we arrived home, my husband and younger son came back from the movie. Of course. While its a good idea, it still doesnt explain why they wouldnt go for something less likely to cause an allergic. Instead, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries. Give a man a gif and he will meme all day, teach a man to REACT and he will be as a GOD, Press J to jump to the feed. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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 I think its crazy and highly entitled for people to think that restaurants should cater to every allergy out there. There are plenty of restaurants that I would not walk into because I know I will get glutened even though I order gluten-free. Now, If you dont like it, then dont go there. 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. It is perfectly safe to eat 5 Guys french fries with a peanut allergy. The brand says Mr. Peanut's funeral will be the subject of its Super Bowl spot. Okay, a little background information here. They must think the axis of the earth runs through their head. and from im reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. Theyre trying more than others. Fast food customers used to snappy service may get impatient while waiting for a burger at Five Guys. No more so than ingestion type except that all they have to do is smell it. Her comment, I dont know what kind of chips they are. If anyone has ever been inside a Five Guys, this tactic actually makes a lot of sense. My husband also has severe food allergies. I noticed that the large sacks were labelled peanuts on the way out. I had no idea that a burger restaurant would use peanut oil. And I am thankful that this site gives me info bc I had no idea about the peanut thing at this restaurant. Plenty of fast food restaurants do not use peanuts or peanut oil, so go to the myriad of restaurants that dont. Seriously? Places like Red Robin get our business because they go so far out of the way to feed my child safely. 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. 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. . Be fair. They even ask you not to take Peanuts outside. My solution is to NOT eat there. Of course, there's no one to really say you can't do it. Cross contamination is a big issue for us -so french fries, chicken fingers, and other fried foods are off limits because they are fried in the same oil as things like mozzarella sticks or battered fish/chicken. I often appologize and explain that I am allergic bc they dont understand the sensitivity. A: Our rolls contain both soy and dairy. I am very vocal about it because of this flippant attitude. Giving people free food is an easy way to keep them happy, but that still doesn't explain why Five Guys chooses peanuts over something friendlier to people with allergies. 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. He said the agency was looking to see how Planters could really line up with culture in a way that would explode. Try finding restaurants that are soy free! The author, Laura Anderson, makes reference twice in this article to her lack of advance research. 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. We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer), why Five Guys makes the unhealthiest fries in America, the reason Five Guys never asks how you want your burger done, Five Guys wants you to complain about their fries, Heres the Secret That Makes KFCs Fried Chicken So Crispy, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Their burger was mediocre at best, the atmosphere was just like any other fast food place. While their fries are incredibly delicious, someone with a peanut allergy should not be eating there. Every single rating you add increases the value of this resource for our entire food allergy and intolerance community. Burgers and Peanuts ARE Five Guys. This is where AllergyEats (www.allergyeats.com) could have served as a great resource. We make sure that we have signage on our doors and in our restaurants about the fact that we serve peanuts in bulk containers as we would never want someone to risk their health by coming into our restaurants. And most importantly, as Sherlock would say Do your reasearch. And dont blame Five Guys. oil is highly refined and processed. At least then they could cater to more people. Thanks for the heads up. Q: Is Five Guys Gluten-Free? I appreciate learning more about things, both about what can affect my kids as well as neighboring kids. 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. We cant step foot in the place. , I personally am super happy that they use peanut oil to cook their fries! The list also includes cherries, Oreo cookies, bananas, salted caramel, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate, malted milk and strawberries. (The company's CMO left shortly after.) Fries. On March 10, 2017, he returned to Massachusetts. We watch environments. A: Although it is rare that a casual encounter with peanuts will cause an allergic reaction, we want to limit the risk of someone unknowingly coming into contact with peanuts. Im highly allergic to bananas, peanuts, and certain grains. Glad to know so I never take my girls there!! Nationwide's 2015 ad that showed a boy who had died and could never grow up weirded out viewers. Then, we recently learned about the sesame seed/peanut/tree nut relationship. 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. Unfortunately, my own sister recently plopped a plate of brownies with what looked like peanut butter chips in them. It was a death trap, my husband replied, in all seriousness. Just trying to share some info as I believe we all are. Give us this one. No sign on the door that i saw. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. And again, the core AllergyEats site is a great resource to start your restaurant research. 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. 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. I of course frequent restaurants that can cater to us but I do not hold it against a restuarant that cant. I just want to know where Five Guys gets their buns because I dont think they make them there. "You have to strike the perfect tone on this, or you really could end up with a problem," he said. Five Guys notes the use of peanut oil on its menu, but the boxes overflowing with peanuts are much harder to ignore. That is scary. Donna From what I remember they dont have much for people with a dairy allergy either. Just because you or a family member has an allergy doesnt make a restaraunt a death trap. Hopefully you have that 300 dollar epipen on ya, Yeah I always have at least one on me. But I inadvertently sent him in blind. Five Guys offers complimentary peanuts to customers as a gesture of hospitality, but the snack sends a very different message to part of the population. It isnt anyone elses job to do that research for you. They have accepted the fact that theyll lose the peanut-allergic community. I must say, though, that I think this has been the BEST discussion weve ever had on this blog. While bacon only adds 80 calories to your shake, it also adds 7 grams of fat and 260 milligrams of sodium. Q: Why cant we take peanuts outside? 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. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=38cf8a01-c7b4-4a61-a61b-8c0be6528f20&cid=877050e7-52c9-4c33-a20b-d8301a08f96d'; cnxps.cmd.push(function () { cnxps({ playerId: "38cf8a01-c7b4-4a61-a61b-8c0be6528f20" }).render("6ea159e3e44940909b49c98e320201e2"); }); To top it all off, Five Guys goes for both quality and quantity. With more than 250,000 ways to customize your burger and more than 1,000 milkshake combinations, your I dont expect to be able to eat at Long John Silvers, Red Lobster, or Joes Crab Shack. Thankfully, we are in a country where capitalism makes it possible to have something for everyone!!! Further, while dairy is difficult (one of my children has it), I would go on to say that corn and soy are even much more difficult. I have a gluten allergy. And a spot now known as the "robot suicide ad" from General Motors was later changed after sparking criticism, including from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Somehow I doubt that some may not even get it if the store were designed as a large peanut. Five Guys isnt even all that. As a food-allergic diner or caretaker of a food-allergic child, we must always ask questions before eating at a new restaurant. By comparison, Hyundai's teaser on YouTube had about 73,000 views and Olay's had nearly 17,000 Thursday afternoon. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. While other fast-casual chains get their fries delivered frozen and pre-cut, Five Guys makes its fries in-store from scratch. the whole peanuts laying around can definitely be a problem, though. So cry me a river! I had no idea that peanut oil was used in the food. However, I do appreciate that there is a sign on the door. 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. It's weird that yours doesn't. I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. Kelly, Ive never heard the theory youre referring to. 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 has peanut warning signs all over the fucking place. After the peanut fiasco, they cleaned it up and threw out the peanuts on the floor. A 2017 case involving a 23-year-old man dying from an allergic reaction after eating Five Guys (as noted byAllergic Living) perhaps only added to the increased concern in the already peanut-filled restaurant. I found that eating a burger without a bread bun was quite an unusual experience. I actually emailed them on their website stating this, and no one from the company even bothered to respond to meI can only assume bc they figure Ill never be a paying customer. The spot, done with VaynerMedia, will appear before Super Bowl kickoff during the pregame show. I agree that we cant, and shouldnt, expect every restaurant to cater to our community. The one at Texas Roadhouse, on the other hand, is HUGE, and impossible to miss. It caused a reaction bc clover is a legume. 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