Hot Tamales turns up heat

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Hot Tamales is spicing up its cinnamon candies with a new product.

Hot Tamales 3 Alarm variety delivers three levels of intense cinnamon heat, the company said. Touting seven calories per serving and zero grams of fat, the new candies are kosher and glutne free.

In line with the launch, the brand also will launch the National Hotties Contest on March 19, which calls on college students that are campus trendsetters by being social, fun and daring. Details about the contest can be found on the Hot Tamales website.