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Document and Entity Information
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2016
shares
Entity Registrant Name TYSON FOODS INC
Entity Central Index Key 0000100493
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-01
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type 10-Q
Document Period End Date Apr. 02, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2
Amendment Flag false
Class A [Member]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 300,536,892
Class B [Member]  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 70,010,755