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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 29, 2018 segment | Dec. 30, 2017 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 |
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Cumulative effect adjustment | $ |  | $ 2
Minimum |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Distributor payment due, standard contractual term | 30 days |
Maximum |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Distributor payment due, standard contractual term | 60 days |

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