WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has warned the manufacturer of melatonin-laced brownies called "Lazy Larry" that the government considers them unsafe and could seize them from store shelves.
The warning letter obtained by The Associated Press was sent to the company last week. "Lazy Larry" was until July known as "Lazy Cakes," but the Memphis-based company that makes them, HBB LLC, changed the name after some lawmakers and public officials expressed concerns about the brownies.
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. The brownies can make those who eat them sleepy, and the manufacturer advertises them as a stress reliever.
The sweet treats feature a logo of a smiling — and clearly relaxed — brownie that resembles the children's TV show character SpongeBob SquarePants. The company's website says they are sold in convenience stores in "a select but growing number of markets." They are also sold online through the company's website.
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