Legal Proceedings, Contingencies and Risks	3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings, Contingencies and Risks	21. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, CONTINGENCIES AND RISKS We are subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in the food processing industry, many of which are outside of our control, including raw material, energy and fuel costs, interest rates and general economic conditions. Commodity-based raw materials, including beef, chicken and pork, flour, seasonings, soy, and corrugate represent a significant portion of our total annual expenditures. Unexpected or sustained increases in commodity prices underlying our primary raw materials could materially increase our cost of operations. Management continually monitors changes in the operating environment and takes action to mitigate the impact of adverse changes, including the implementation of price increases, productivity and cost savings programs and deferral or elimination of discretionary spend. As part of our ongoing operations in the food processing industry, we are subject to various claims and contingencies arising in the normal course of business, including, but not limited to, governmental investigations and proceedings, product liability as well as matters related to employees, safety, health, antitrust laws, taxes, commercial activities and the environment. In particular, we are subject to extensive federal, state, and local regulations, and our food processing facilities and food products are subject to frequent inspection, audits and inquiries by the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), and various local health and agricultural agencies. We are also subject to federal, state, and local agencies responsible for the enforcement of environmental, labor, and other laws and regulations. In addition, we are involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Any litigation-related matters are subject to uncertainties and the outcomes are generally not predictable. Consequently, an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss associated with these actions cannot be made. Certain litigation matters could be decided unfavorably against us and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Claims, including product and general liability, workers’ compensation, auto liability and employment related matters have deductibles and self-insured retentions in the US ranging from zero to $2,000 per occurrence or per claim, depending on type of coverage and policy period. For international claims, deductibles and self-insured retentions are lower. We are also generally self-insured up to certain stop-loss limits for certain employee health benefits, including medical, drug and dental. Estimated reserves are based upon a number of factors, including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims using third-party actuarial data, which is based on historical information as well as certain assumptions about future events. Estimated reserves are included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We evaluate contingencies based on the best available information and believe we have recorded appropriate liabilities to the extent necessary in cases where the outcome of such liabilities are considered probable and reasonably estimable. We also believe that our assessment of contingencies is reasonable. To the extent that resolution of contingencies results in amounts that vary from managements’ estimates, future earnings will be charged or credited accordingly.

21. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, CONTINGENCIES AND RISKS

We are subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in the food processing industry, many of which are outside of our control, including raw material, energy and fuel costs, interest rates and general economic conditions. Commodity-based raw materials, including beef, chicken and pork, flour, seasonings, soy, and corrugate represent a significant portion of our total annual expenditures. Unexpected or sustained increases in commodity prices underlying our primary raw materials could materially increase our cost of operations. Management continually monitors changes in the operating environment and takes action to mitigate the impact of adverse changes, including the implementation of price increases, productivity and cost savings programs and deferral or elimination of discretionary spend.

As part of our ongoing operations in the food processing industry, we are subject to various claims and contingencies arising in the normal course of business, including, but not limited to, governmental investigations and proceedings, product liability as well as matters related to employees, safety, health, antitrust laws, taxes, commercial activities and the environment. In particular, we are subject to extensive federal, state, and local regulations, and our food processing facilities and food products are subject to frequent inspection, audits and inquiries by the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”), the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), and various local health and agricultural agencies. We are also subject to federal, state, and local agencies responsible for the enforcement of environmental, labor, and other laws and regulations. In addition, we are involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business.

Any litigation-related matters are subject to uncertainties and the outcomes are generally not predictable. Consequently, an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss associated with these actions cannot be made. Certain litigation matters could be decided unfavorably against us and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Claims, including product and general liability, workers’ compensation, auto liability and employment related matters have deductibles and self-insured retentions in the US ranging from zero to $2,000 per occurrence or per claim, depending on type of coverage and policy period. For international claims, deductibles and self-insured retentions are lower. We are also generally self-insured up to certain stop-loss limits for certain employee health benefits, including medical, drug and dental. Estimated reserves are based upon a number of factors, including known claims, estimated incurred but not reported claims using third-party actuarial data, which is based on historical information as well as certain assumptions about future events. Estimated reserves are included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We evaluate contingencies based on the best available information and believe we have recorded appropriate liabilities to the extent necessary in cases where the outcome of such liabilities are considered probable and reasonably estimable. We also believe that our assessment of contingencies is reasonable. To the extent that resolution of contingencies results in amounts that vary from managements’ estimates, future earnings will be charged or credited accordingly.