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Restructuring, Impairment, and Other Exit Costs (Schedule of restructuring initiatives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 30, 2021	May 31, 2020	May 30, 2021	May 26, 2019
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges (Reversal), Including Restructuring Charges Associated with Cost of Goods Sold		$ 11.5	$ 172.7	$ 77.6
Global organizational structure and resource alignment [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges (Reversal), Including Restructuring Charges Associated with Cost of Goods Sold	$ 157.3		157.3
Asia Latin America Route To Market And Supply Chain Optimization [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges (Reversal), Including Restructuring Charges Associated with Cost of Goods Sold			13.0
Targeted Actions In Global Supply Chain [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges (Reversal), Including Restructuring Charges Associated with Cost of Goods Sold				80.2
Charges associated with Restructuring Actions Previously Announced [Member]
Restructuring and Related Cost [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges (Reversal), Including Restructuring Charges Associated with Cost of Goods Sold			$ 2.4	$ (2.6)

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