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Other Required Disclosures - Summarization of Restructuring and Related Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Charges	$ 6.6	$ 7.7
Global Cost Reduction Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Charges	6.5	7.1
Charges Since Inception	89.5
Expected Future Charges	8.3
Total Projected Costs	97.8
Expected Completion Date	Jan. 31, 2015
Other initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Charges	0.1	0.6
Consumer products cost of goods sold classification [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Charges	1.1	4.6
Selling, acquisition, operating and general expenses classification [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Charges	$ 5.5	$ 3.1

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