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Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2017 | Oct. 01, 2017
Overstatement | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |  |
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] |  |
Quantifying misstatement in current year financial statements, amount | $ 2.8 | $ 1.4

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