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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended			3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Aug. 28, 2014 Hillshire Brands Company [Member]	Sep. 27, 2014 Hillshire Brands Company [Member]	Aug. 28, 2014 Hillshire Brands Company [Member]	Mar. 29, 2014 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] business	Sep. 28, 2013 Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member] business	Sep. 27, 2014 Prepared Foods [Member]	Sep. 28, 2013 Prepared Foods [Member]	Sep. 29, 2012 Prepared Foods [Member]	Sep. 27, 2014 Prepared Foods [Member] Hillshire Brands Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price per share of acquired entity's common stock (in dollars per share)				$ 63.00
Purchase price				$ 8,081
Breakage costs incurred related to a previously proposed acquisition				163
Goodwill	6,706	1,902	1,891		4,800	4,804	18	12	92	75	63
Business Acquisition, Period Results Included in Combined Entity												1 month
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Transaction Related Expenses Incurred by Acquiree Included in Pro Forma Results		168
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Transaction Related Expenses Incurred Included in Pro Forma Results		115
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Fair Value Inventory Adjustment Included in Pro Forma Results		32
Number of Businesses Acquired							1	2
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	8,193	106	0				56	106
Property, Plant and Equipment						1,306	12	50
Intangible Assets						$ 5,141	$ 27	$ 41

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