combs responded with an extensive investigation, telling reporters "i'm as pro-worker as they get". on february 14, 2004, kernaghan announced that improvements had been implemented at the factory, including adding air conditioning and water purification systems, firing the most abusive supervisors, and allowing the formation of a labor union. in late 2006, the department store macy's removed sean john jackets from their shelves when they discovered that the clothing was made using raccoon dog fur. combs had not known the jackets were made with dog fur, but as soon as he was alerted, he had production stopped.