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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Schedule of Derivative Assets and Liabilities on a Gross Basis (Details) - Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Millions | Aug. 28, 2016 | May 29, 2016
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | $ 26.5 | $ 27.9
Derivative Liabilities | 4.1 | 2.8
Commodity contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | 6.5 | 6.5
Commodity contracts | Other accrued liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities | 3.8 | 2.3
Foreign exchange contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | 19.9 | 21.4
Foreign exchange contracts | Other accrued liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities | 0.0 | 0.2
Other | Prepaid expenses and other current assets |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Assets | 0.1 | 0.0
Other | Other accrued liabilities |  |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] |  |
Derivative Liabilities | $ 0.3 | $ 0.3

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