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Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill Activity) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Oct. 01, 2011
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, gross $ 2,491 $ 2,480 $ 2,481
Accumulated impairment losses (589) (589) (589)
Goodwill, net 1,902 1,891 1,892
Impairment losses 0 0  
Currency translation and other (1) (1)  
Goodwill acquired 12    
Chicken [Member]
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, gross 908 909 911
Accumulated impairment losses 0 0 0
Goodwill, net 908 909 911
Impairment losses 0 0  
Currency translation and other (1) (2)  
Goodwill acquired 0    
Beef [Member]
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, gross 1,123 1,123 1,123
Accumulated impairment losses (560) (560) (560)
Goodwill, net 563 563 563
Impairment losses 0 0  
Currency translation and other 0 0  
Goodwill acquired 0    
Pork [Member]
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, gross 317 317 317
Accumulated impairment losses 0 0 0
Goodwill, net 317 317 317
Impairment losses 0 0  
Currency translation and other 0 0  
Goodwill acquired 0    
Prepared Foods [Member]
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, gross 75 63 63
Accumulated impairment losses 0 0 0
Goodwill, net 75 63 63
Impairment losses 0 0  
Currency translation and other 0 0  
Goodwill acquired 12    
International [Member]
      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, gross 68 68 67
Accumulated impairment losses (29) (29) (29)
Goodwill, net 39 39 38
Impairment losses 0 0  
Currency translation and other 0 1  
Goodwill acquired $ 0