Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Oct. 01, 2011

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

TYSON FOODS, INC.

SCHEDULE II

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Three Years Ended October 1, 2011

									in millions
			Additions
	Balance at   Beginning   of Period		Charged to   Costs and   Expenses		Charged to   Other Accounts		(Deductions)		Balance at End   of Period
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
2011		$32		$3		$0		$(4)		$31
2010		33		0		0		(1)		32
2009		12		22		0		(1)		33
Inventory Lower of Cost or Market Allowance:
2011		$2		$12		$0		$(8)		$6
2010		22		7		0		(27)		2
2009		13		57		0		(48)		22