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Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Inventories Of Processed Products, Livestock, And Supplies Valued At Lower Of Cost Or Market) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 28, 2013
Sep. 29, 2012
Processed products: [Abstract]    
Weighted-average method - chicken and prepared foods $ 799 $ 754
First-in, first-out method - beef and pork 624 611
Livestock - first-in, first-out method 1,002 952
Supplies and other - weighted-average method 392 492
Total inventory $ 2,817 $ 2,809