Anti-avocado Costa ad banned by watchdog

Radio spot suggested customers swap the fruit for a bacon roll

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A radio advert by Costa Coffee has been banned because it encouraged customers to buy a bacon roll rather than avocados.

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint that the ad broke guidelines barring advertisers from condoning unhealthy dietary choices.

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