An animal rights group on Friday accused Macy’s of selling a coat with a real animal fur collar even though it was advertised as fake fur. The Humane Society of the United States said a $237,99 Sean John Hooded Snorkel Jacket for sale on Macy’s website was described as having an ”imitation rabbit fur collar”.
But the group said when it purchased the coat, the label read ”Made in China” and ”genuine raccoon fur”. The group said it is testing the fur to see if it is from a raccoon dog, a type of dog raised in China whose fur resembles that of a raccoon.
In an e-mail statement sent to Reuters, Macy’s parent Federated Department Stores said the retailer has a policy against selling dog or cat fur, and any ”inappropriate or inaccurately” labeled products would be removed from its stores and website.
”The information brought to our attention today by the Humane Society of the United States will be promptly investigated and appropriate action will be taken,” Federated said in the statement. – Reuters