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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - Michael Foods $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) defendant | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies |  |  |
Claims filed, number |  | 22 |
Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants | defendant |  | 20 |
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number of Plaintiff Groups |  | 3 |
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party | $ 75.0 |  |
Estimated Litigation Liability, Current |  | $ 3.5 | $ 3.5

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