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Income Taxes (Activity Related To Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Balance as of the beginning of the year $ 175 $ 168 $ 174
Increases related to current year tax positions 11 3 3
Increases related to prior year tax positions 17 15 5
Increases related to Hillshire Brands balances 136 0 0
Reductions related to prior year tax positions (20) (6) (10)
Reductions related to settlements (1) (2) (1)
Reductions related to expirations of statute of limitations (46) (3) (3)
Balance as of the end of the year $ 272 $ 175 $ 168