BOSTON (CBS) If you havent heard of Lazy Cakes, authorities in Fall River and New Bedford wish it would stay that way.
They want them banned from stores because they could be harmful to children.
So what is a Lazy Cake? On the companys Facebook page, they call it a Tasty chocolate treat that brings on the ultimate state of relaxation.
The magic of Lazy Cakes, the original relaxation brownie, is in its proprietary blend that includes herbal relaxation aids melatonin, Valerian Root Extract, Rose Hips Extract, and Passion Flower, the company says.
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These brownies are laced with melatonin, he said at a news conference Thursday. Melatonin is a sleep aid.
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Theres about eight milligrams of melatonin in each of the so-called brownies. Even a single serving size, which is half the brownie, far exceeds the recommended dose.
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Even though the product says its not intended for childrens use, its psychedelic packaging and its cartoon character, known as Lazy Larry, indicate otherwise, he said.
Flanagan asked the City Council to pass an ordinance to ban it from stores.
New Bedford City Councilor Bruce Duarte, Jr. has filed a motion to set an ordinance in his city to ban or regulate the sale of Lazy Cakes.
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