(Thank you to AllergyEats member Jocelyn for bringing my attention to this article – “One nutty experience at Five Guys Burgers”). Big signs, perhaps even peanut artwork on them. btw, my oldest girl also has allergies to plantain, melons, dairy, and a long list of other allergens. You have tons to choose from! My point is that there are allergens, not just peanuts, that are inhalation type. As far as peanut oil, my son has accidentally eaten food cooked in it on two occasions with no ill-effects. The boys loved it. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Its everywhere. I had never been in a Five Guys Burgers before, but had heard good things. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Just keep [her] away from them.” Kinda hard since she put the plate in the middle of ALL the food. They would blow across the sidewalk where my anaphylactic son would have to wade through them to get to class. Displaying this only on the restaurant door is a joke – who reads a door as they walk in a shop? 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!! Hi there, Obviously, they’re OK with that. So peanut allergy people just have to learn that Five Guys is not a restaurant that they should go to. I have seen many people posting that they wish 5 guys used vegetable oil instead of peanut oil. They have been quite successful thus far even though you seem to think “so many people have peanut allergies.” In that case, so many people don’t either. Don’t 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. Q: Why can’t we take peanuts outside? (And this issue of corn and soy came up recently on another message board, so I thought it appropriate to share.). Their burgers aren’t anything to die for, but they’re certainly a few (large) steps above those of the McDonald’s/Burger King/Wendy’s ilk. Get it today! I mean, I never thought about clover like that. I know another Five Guys I walked past once where there were no peanut sacks between the entrance and the till. So long as they properly warn of the peanut use. I actually ordered from the take out counter, I will check it out next time. I do not begrudge Five Guys for serving peanuts. It’s way better than The Burger Bistro. The most important aspect of having an allergy is DOING YOUR RESEARCH! Regardless of freedoms, free enterprise, etc. He is sensitive to so much stuff that eating out became a big no, no. There’s no reason for them to stop cooking their fries in peanut oil because it’s obvious that the place is covered in peanuts, but remember that not everyone has your allergy and there’s a ton of more places that people with gluten intolerances can’t enjoy. (Though to Five Guys’ credit, they do give you a pretty hefty portion. 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 didn’t know until after I got sick cause the cashier said vegetable oil. At the very least, it’s nice to have another reliable chain to fall back on when you’re in a bind. [At this point, the author shares how allergy-friendly Uno’s is and the boys’ great experience there that night. Just walking in and waiting in line for a couple of minutes caused my eyes and face to swell up. 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. The only problem I had was that the customers would eat peanuts on their patio & throw the shells down. From now on, he can stick to Uno’s and other allergy-friendly restaurants. 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.) Not a bad way to spend one minute. […] Crispy, but never burnt—and soft on the inside, but never, ever soggy (I’m looking at you, Five Guys). ), Their burgers are definitely decent—I have no complaints there—but I do have a confession to make: I’ve never understood why so many people seem to love their fries. It’s not a big deal to me at all. Opt to do your research before entering an establishment. and from i’m reading the peanut oil used at five guys should be safe for people with a peanut allergy. I am cautious of bringing him into the restaurant as we don’t know to what extent his allergy is. So am I. – Donna, the FAQ on their site (the link is in the blog entry) addresses dairy and gluten too. ©2020 AllergyEats, Inc. All rights reserved. oil is highly refined and processed. Why wouldn’t you do your research before you sent someone with allergies to a restaurant??????? One thing to keep in mind though…my daughter has a SEVERE soy allergy (and also a dairy allergy). And […]. There’s no reason for them to stop cooking their fries in peanut oil because it’s obvious that the place is covered in peanuts, but remember that not everyone has your allergy and there’s a ton of more places that people with gluten … Do you feel comfortable eating their bun? It is called sacrifice. And, 5 Guys makes a nice lettuce wrap for those who have gluten allergies/gluten sensitivities. 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. Katie – I have no problem with 5 Guys. I can’t 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. But if tree nuts are your only issue, Five Guys just might be the burger joint for you. Have you been to a Five Guys Burgers and Fries? They remade my burger but don’t feel safe enough to go back except maybe a slow time which I’ve never seen. Tasted like it was from Rally’s to me! […] by a landslide, too. I feel like I’ve asked you this before, but why would in-shell peanuts be a risk? ( Log Out / Some restaurants don’t even know the oil they use. I am allergic to Canola oil and almost every other chain uses Canola oil in their restaurants. The peanut oil used pervasively would send you son to the ER. I personally would call them 5 GUYS and NUTS! Thanks for heads up Allergy Eats! A: We use 100% peanut oil. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). A lack of intentional nuts and nut products in a restaurant goes a long way toward making me comfortable—and the fact that Five Guys is sensitive enough to acknowledge those risks they can’t quite control is encouraging. it is the protein in peanuts that you are allergic to. For some, though, that isn’t enough—and you should, of course, always decide where to eat based on your own level of comfort. Their allergies are so bad that we are afraid to have our little one tested but must since she will be starting school in the fall. 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. I sooo agree with Debra that one day, those ppl who are not educated about food allergies need to walk just one day in our shoes. We, like everyone, want a safe environment for our kids. I have to give you kudos tho for finding solutions to the dairy allergy and sharing them. Can they not put them in a bin with a lid along with all the other bulk nuts and bulk goods? I think they are being irresponsible. I walked in to a Five Guys as my other half suggested it. Donna – Sooo true my daughter can’t eat ice cream but I’d never say all ice cream places should close up lol…it would be nice if places like Friendlees had other options for dairy allergy family members but they don’t so we just stop at Rita’s ices on the way . Well, first off, that is completely subjective, and I believe completely false. They’re trying more than others. Subway is some of the lowest quality food available in the US anyway. As the schools have. Actually, Jan, I don’t agree that it’s clearly posted. We live in America where we believe in free enterprise. check with your allergist. First things first: If you have a peanut allergy, Five Guys is not the place for you.
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