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Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 23, 2012
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Commitments and Contingencies

The third quarter 2012 cost of sales includes a $3.5 million benefit from the release of a contingency reserve, established in a prior year, for an uncertainty related to a foreign consumption tax that was resolved during the third quarter.

We are party to various legal and environmental proceedings incidental to our business.  Certain claims, suits and complaints arising in the ordinary course of business have been filed or are pending against us.  Based on facts now known, we believe all such matters are adequately provided for, covered by insurance, are without merit and/or involve such amounts that would not materially adversely affect our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.  For additional information concerning contingencies, risks and uncertainties, see Note 16 – Risk Management.