Contingencies Loss Contingency, Damages Sought For Each Unspecified Claim (Details)	3 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought For Each Unspecified Claim	11

Loss Contingency, Damages Sought For Each Unspecified Claim

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