Divestitures - Additional Information (Detail) (Vietnam Bottling Operations, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2013
Vietnam Bottling Operations
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale of controlling interest in subsidiary, after-tax	$ 140

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Stock in Subsidiary, After-Tax

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