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Note 16 Net Sales Information by Geographic Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 28, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of Net Sales Represented by Ten Largest Customers | 50.30% | 49.70% | 49.90%
Number of Customers Representing More Than 10% of Net Sales | 1 | 1 | 1
Net Sales | $ 5,917,124 | $ 6,093,334 | $ 6,602,411
Domestic |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,074,529 | 1,106,446 | 1,199,077
Mexico |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,433,799 | 1,296,690 | 1,273,583
China |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | 1,501,632 | 1,667,095 | 1,792,933
Other international |  |  |
Major Customers and Sales By Geographic Areas [Line Items] |  |  |
Net Sales | $ 1,907,164 | $ 2,023,103 | $ 2,336,818

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