Product Recall (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012
Product Recall [Abstract]
Reduction of net sales	$ 14
Cost of goods sold	12
SGA expense	0
Total	$ 26
Impact on earnings per diluted share	$ (0.05)

Costs Associated With Returned Product And Writeoff Of Inventory

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Other Recall Costs recorded within in selling, general and administrative expense.

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Voluntary Product Withdrawal Earnings Per Diluted Share Impact

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Reflects the amount charged against earnings comprised of the costs to announce and effect a recall of defective merchandise.

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The aggregate refunds recognized during an accounting period due to goods returned by customers (other than under warranty provisions). Returns are a deduction from gross revenue in arriving at net revenue.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Section S99

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.1(a))

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