Relaxation Brownies Sold Over-the-Counter in Acton Convenience Store

Formally known as Lazy Cakes, Lazy Larry can be found on convenience store shelves in-between energy drinks and candy bars. West Acton Mobil sells them, along with a similar product, Kush Cakes. Both brownie products are marketed as relaxation dietary supplements:

Lazy Larry: The Ultimate Relaxation - $2.99

Kush Cakes: Premium Relaxation Brownie - $2.59

Both products contain melatonin, which causes drowsiness.

According to a warning letter written by Michael W. Roosevelt, The FDA’s Director of Food Compliance, the Lazy Larry product is not a dietary supplement.

“Your “Lazy Larry” product is represented for use as a conventional food, and accordingly is not a dietary supplement… The FDCA excludes from the definition of a dietary supplement a product represented for use as a conventional food or as a sole item of a meal or the diet…”

The suggested use of Lazy Larry is ½ squares of the brownie, two times a day. Although the Lazy Larry product is “for adults only: not suitable for children,” the product is located with other candy products in convenience stores.

Editors note: I purchased both products at the West Acton Mobil on September 18, and the Lazy Larry brownie expiration date was 8/28/11. I did not consume the products.

Sure, they are not as bad as cigarettes or marijuana, but the Lazy Larry product is marketed with a lazy-brownie character and isn’t sold behind the counter. Do you think this product should be sold in Acton’s convenience stores? Do you think it poses a threat for young adults operating cars? Start a conversation on Acton Patch in the comments section.