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Acquisitions and Dispositions Disposition Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of business |  | $ 125 | $ 0
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Kettle Business [Member] |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds from sale of business | $ 125 |  |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Kettle Business [Member] | Cost of Sales |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business |  | 22 |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses [Member] | Cost of Sales |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset Impairment Charges |  | 26 |
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] | Non-Protein Business [Member] | Prepared Foods |  |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net Carrying Amount | $ 50 | $ 50 |

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