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Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract] |
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] | These pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the acquisitions occurred on the assumed dates, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results.
| in millions (unaudited) |
| 2014 |
Pro forma sales | $ | 41,311 |
Pro forma net income from continuing operations attributable to Tyson | 1,047 |
Pro forma net income per diluted share from continuing operations attributable to Tyson | $ | 2.50 |

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