Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Statement Statement [Line Items] Net Earnings Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Changes in Assets and Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital Pension and Other Post-employment Benefits Contributions Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Contributions Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Payments for Capital Expenditures Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Investment in Other Companies Proceeds from/(Investment in) Other Companies Proceeds from/(Investment in) Other Companies Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Proceeds from Short-term Borrowings Proceeds from Bank Debt Repayments of Short-term Borrowings Repayments of Bank Debt Repayments of Notes Payable Repayments of Notes Payable Payments of Dividends Payments of Dividends Stock-based-compensation-related Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefits Proceeds and Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Purchases of Treasury Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net Cash Used in Financing Activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effects of Changes in Exchange Rates on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations NET INCREAE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract] Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value End of Period Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Previously Reported Scenario, Previously Reported [Member] Impact of Change Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Prior Accounting Principles Prior Accounting Principle [Member] Prior Accounting Principle [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Cost of Products Sold Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Research and Development Research and Development Expense Other Expenses—net Other Expenses/(Income)—net Other Expenses/(Income)—net [Abstract] operating and non-operating Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Interest Expense, Interest Income, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interests, Net EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for Income Taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) NET EARNINGS Net earnings attributable to shareholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Net Earnings Attributable to Shareholders (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Deferred Gains on Pension and Other Postemployment Benefits Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Reclassification Adjustment for Losses Included in Net Earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postemployment Benefit Plans, Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax 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Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Foreign Exchange [Member] Foreign Exchange [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Cost of Sales [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI - Pension Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI - Pension Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI - Pension Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI - Pension Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI - Pension Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] [Domain] for Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI - Pension Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding 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Amount of Hedged Item Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item Derivative, Forward Interest Rate Derivative, Forward Interest Rate Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Derivatives qualifying as cash flow hedges deferred in other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount, Mass Derivatives qualifying as cashflow hedges reclassified to cost of products sold (effective portion) Derivatives qualifying as cashflow hedges reclassified to cost of products sold (effective portion) Derivatives qualifying as cashflow hedges reclassified to cost of products sold (effective portion) Reclassification Adjustment for (Gains)/Losses Included in Net Earnings Change in deferred taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Ending balance Cash flow hedge included within accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be reclassified within the next twelve months Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Effective tax rate (as a percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Gross reserve for uncertain tax positions related to foreign and domestic matters, including penalties and interest Unrecognized Tax Benefits Net receivable from BMS related to 2009 taxes Income Tax Receivable, Net from Former Parent Represents the net receivable related to 2009 taxes. Equity Components [Axis] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Temporary Equity [Axis] Temporary Equity [Axis] Information by the different types of temporary equity. Temporary Equity [Domain] Temporary Equity [Domain] The different types of temporary equity. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Description of aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Deferred Gains/(Losses) on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges for the Period Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Stockholders Equity Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Stockholders Equity Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Stockholders Equity Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss redeemablenoncontrollinginterestaccumlatedothercomprehensiveincomeloss redeemablenoncontrollinginterestaccumlatedothercomprehensiveincomeloss - portion of AOCI that is attributable to RNCI Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-in (Distributed) Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] BALANCE Stock-based Compensation Awards Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Treasury Stock Acquired Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Cash Dividends Declared Dividends, Common Stock Net Earnings Net Income (Loss) Excluding Net Earnings (Loss) Associated with Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest, excluding the net earnings (loss) associated with Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accretion Equity Impact of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accretion Represents equity impact of accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest during the reporting period. Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax BALANCE Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, BALANCE Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount Net earnings of redeemable noncontrolling interest Temporary Equity, Net Income Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accretion Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Accretion Represents accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest during the reporting period. Other Comprehensive Loss Temporary Equity, Other Changes Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, BALANCE Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] SEGMENTS Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] North America/Europe North America Europe [Member] Represents the North America/ Europe reporting segment of the entity. Asia [Member] Asia [Member] Latin America [Member] Latin America [Member] Corporate And Other Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Details of goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill at the beginning of the period Goodwill Redenomination Goodwill, Other Changes Translation adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill at the end of the period Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Amortization of basis adjustment for terminated interest rate swaps recognized in interest expense (prior year) Amortization of Deferred Hedge Gains Fair value hedges Fair Value Hedging [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Terminated contracts Terminated Contract [Member] Represents terminated derivative contracts. Notional Amount of Underlying Debt Notional Amount Derivative, Notional Amount Cash received Proceeds from Termination of Hedge The cash inflow from the termination of interest rate swaps that meets the hedge criteria as either cash flow hedge, fair value hedge or hedge of net investment in foreign operations. Amortization of basis adjustment for terminated interest rate swaps recognized in interest expense Money market funds, classified as Level Two Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Pension Benefits Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Other Benefits Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member] Changes in net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Service cost - benefits earned during the period Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost on projected benefit obligations Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets) Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Excluding Settlements Represents the total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period, excluding settlements. Net Actuarial (Gains)/Losses Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Total net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Income Statement [Abstract] NET SALES Sales Revenue, Goods, Net GROSS PROFIT Gross Profit Expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Advertising and Promotion Marketing and Advertising Expense EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME TAXES Interest Expense-net Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating, Net EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES NET EARNINGS Less Net Earnings/(Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS Earnings per Share-Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Earnings per Share-Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted Average Shares - Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Shares - Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Dividends Declared per Share (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Change in carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Other Expense/(Income)-net Disclosure [Text Block] Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] VENEZUELA CURRENCY MATTERS [Abstract] VENEZUELA CURRENCY MATTERS [Abstract] Venezuela Currency Matters [Table] Venezuela Currency Matters [Table] Venezuela Currency Matters [Table] - disclosure related to Venezuela currency matters Currency [Axis] Currency [Axis] All Currencies [Domain] All Currencies [Domain] Venezuelan bolívar fuerte Venezuelan bolívar fuerte United States dollar (same day) (funds code) United States dollar (same day) (funds code) Exchange Rate [Axis] Exchange Rate [Axis] Exchange Rate [Axis] Exchange Rate [Domain] Exchange Rate [Domain] [Domain] for Exchange Rate [Axis] CENCOEX [Member] CENCOEX [Member] CENCOEX [Member] National Center for Foreign Commerce SICAD I [Member] SICAD I [Member] SICAD I [Member] SICAD II [Member] [Member] SICAD II [Member] [Member] SICAD II Alternative Foreign Exchange System Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] VENEZUELA VENEZUELA Venezuela Currency Matters [Line Items] Venezuela Currency Matters [Line Items] [Line Items] for Venezuela Currency Matters [Table] - disclosure related to Venezuela currency matters Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax % of Total Net Sales % of Total Net Sales % of Total Net Sales Net monetary assets Net monetary assets Net monetary assets Derivatives, Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Other assets Other Assets [Member] Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities [Member] Designated as hedging instruments Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Foreign Currency Forward Contract Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Derivative disclosures Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] No transfers between levels in fair value hierarchy No transfers between levels in fair value hierarchy No transfers between levels in fair value hierarchy This concept is to be used to represent no transfers between any levels during the period. Cash flow hedges Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Net asset/(liability) of derivatives designated as hedging instruments Derivative, Fair Value, Net Number of days from originally forecasted transaction date to discontinue cash flow hedge accounting Maximum Period for Discontinuation of Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Is Probable of Not Occurring Maximum period over which the entity will discontinue foreign currency cash flow hedge from the originally forecasted date when the forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring. Maximum duration of foreign exchange contracts used to hedge intercompany purchases (in months) Maximum Length of Time, Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net Notional Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Disclosure of the details of amortizable finite-lived intangible assets, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization along with disclosure of the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trademark Trademarks [Member] Non-compete agreement Noncompete Agreements [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Computer software Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] Distributor-customer relationship Customer Relationships [Member] Other intangible assets Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Total Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Amortizable intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Total other intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) Total other intangible assets, Net Book Value Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) DERIVATIVES AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Line of Credit Facility [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] 3.50% Notes due 2014 Notes 350 Percent Due 2014 [Member] Notes payable at 3.50%, due in 2014. Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Nutricion para el Conosur S.A. Nutricion Para El Conosur SA [Member] Represents information pertaining to Nutricion para el Conosur S.A., the acquiree, which manufactures, distributes and sells infant formulas and children's nutrition products in Argentina. Line of credit facility disclosures Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Line of Credit Facility, Description Line of Credit Facility, Description Short-term borrowings Short-term Debt Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End shorttermborrowingsinterestrateatendofperiod shorttermborrowingsinterestrateatendofperiod Term of credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Line of credit, maximum amount of outstanding borrowings and letters of credit permitted at any one time Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Line of credit, potential maximum with Company's request and lender consent Line of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity with Request and Consent Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility which can be granted upon request by the entity and approval of the lenders. Credit Facility covenant, consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio, numerator(cannot exceed) Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Debt to EBIDTA Numerator Represents the numerator in the calculation of the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization under the terms of the entity's credit facility covenants. Credit Facility covenant, consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio, denominator Line of Credit Facility Covenant Debt to EBIDTA Denominator Represents the denominator in the calculation of the ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization under the terms of the entity's credit facility covenants. Credit Facility covenant, consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense ratio, numerator (cannot be less) Line Of Credit Facility Covenant EBIDTA To Interest Expense Numerator Represents the numerator in the calculation of the ratio of consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) to consolidated interest expense under the terms of the entity's credit facility covenants. Credit Facility covenant, consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense ratio, denominator Line Of Credit Facility Covenant Ebidta To Interest Expense Denominator Represents the denominator in the calculation of the ratio of consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) to consolidated interest expense under the terms of the entity's credit facility covenants. Description of interest rate basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Range of margin added to base rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Credit facility, commitment fee percentage Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage Stated rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] ORGANIZATION Nature of Operations [Text Block] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Geographical [Axis] Total reportable segments Operating Segments [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items] Foreign exchange losses-net Gain on Sale of Investments Gain on Sale of Investments Net Actuarial (Gains)/Losses Other-net Other Nonoperating Income Schedule of net periodic benefit cost Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Marketable Securities [Abstract] Marketable Securities Trading Securities [Table] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] Equity [Abstract] EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Award Type and Plan Name [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Summary of stock-based compensation expense by award type Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Awards Granted and Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value of Options Granted Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block] Unrecognized Compensation Costs Of Outstanding Share Awards Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Axis] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain] Option Indexed to Issuer's Equity, Type [Domain] Put Option [Member] Put Option [Member] Sell Call Right Call Option [Member] Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Arg Business Acquisition [Line Items] Percentage of outstanding shares of capital stock acquired Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Noncontrolling interests (as a percent) Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] 4.90% Notes due 2019 Notes 4.90 Percent Due 2019 [Member] Notes payable at 4.90%, due in 2019. 5.90% Notes due 2039 Notes 5.90 Percent Due 2039 [Member] Notes payable at 5.90%, due in 2039. Long-Term Debt Debt Instrument [Line Items] Unamortized basis adjustment for terminated interest rate swaps Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Unamortized bond discount Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Long-term Debt Current Portion Long-term Debt Current Portion Long-term Debt Current Portion created to differentiate between short and long term debt. The formula reduces current from long term and so this extension was created as the obverse of the normal concept Long-term debt Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt - fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Interest expense-net Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Stock options Employee Stock Option [Member] Performance share awards Performance Share Awards [Member] Stock units awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation dependent upon meeting established cumulative performance objectives over a specified period. Restricted stock units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Stock-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract] Total pre-tax stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Net tax benefit related to stock-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables-net of allowances of $11.5 and $6.5, respectively Receivables, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Deferred Income Taxes-net of valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Income Taxes Receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Total Current Assets Assets, Current Property, Plant, and Equipment-net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Other Intangible Assets-net Deferred Income Taxes-net of valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other Assets Other Assets, Noncurrent TOTAL Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY/(DEFICIT) Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] CURRENT LIABILITIES: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Short-term Borrowings Accounts Payable Accounts Payable, Current Dividends Payable Dividends Payable, Current Current Portion of Long-Term Debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accrued Expenses Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued Rebates and Returns Accrued Rebates and Returns Accrued Rebates and Returns - estimated obligations due within one year for rebates and returns, including WIC rebates, product returns due to expiration, coupons and sales discounts. Deferred Income-current Deferred Revenue, Current Income Taxes-payable and deferred Income Taxes Payable and Deferred This element represent Income Taxes-payable and deferred. Total Current Liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-Term Debt Deferred Income Taxes-noncurrent Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Pension and Other Post-employment Liabilities Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent Other Liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Liabilities Liabilities COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST EQUITY Shareholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common Stock, $0.01 par value: 3,000 authorized, 207.3 and 206.8 issued, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Treasury Stock-at cost Treasury Stock, Value Total Shareholders' Equity Noncontrolling Interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity TOTAL Liabilities and Equity Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Receivables, allowances (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land Land [Member] Buildings Building and Building Improvements [Member] Machinery, equipment and fixtures Machinery and Equipment [Member] Construction in progress Construction in Progress [Member] Property, plant and equipment disclosures Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, plant and equipment - gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment-net Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table] Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items] Basic earnings per share: Weighted-average shares outstanding Dividends and undistributed earnings attributable to unvested shares Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings Net earnings attributable to shareholders used for basic earnings per share calculation Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net earnings attributable to shareholders per share Diluted earnings per share: Incremental shares outstanding assuming the exercise/vesting of dilutive stock options/performance shares Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share-based Payment Arrangements Two Class Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the two class method. Weighted-average shares - diluted Net earnings attributable to shareholders used for diluted earnings per share calculation Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Net earnings attributable to shareholders per share Potential shares outstanding Potential Shares Outstanding Potential shares outstanding. Potential shares outstanding, not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation Potential Shares, Outstanding Not Included in Diluted Earnings Per Share Calculation Potential shares outstanding, not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Inc (Equity / Redeemable Noncontrolling Int) [Axis] Other Comprehensive Inc (Equity / Redeemable Noncontrolling Int) [Axis] Other Comprehensive Inc (Equity / Redeemable Noncontrolling Int) [Axis] - Comprehensivce income including Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Other Comprehensive Inc (Equity / Redeemable Noncontrolling Int) [Domain] Other Comprehensive Inc (Equity / Redeemable Noncontrolling Int) [Domain] [Domain] for Other Comprehensive Inc (Equity / Redeemable Noncontrolling Int) [Axis] - Comprehensivce income including Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Comp Inc Equity and Redeemable NCI [Member] Comp Inc Equity and Redeemable NCI [Member] Comp Inc Equity and Redeemable NCI [Member] OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] Translation Adjustments Tax Benefit Deferred Gains/(Losses) on Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract] Reclassification Adjustment for (Gains)/Losses Included in Net Earnings Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Tax Benefit/(Expense) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Pension and Other Post-employment Benefits Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract] OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less Comprehensive Income/(Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Finished goods Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Work in process Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Raw and packaging materials Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves Inventories Stock Options Performance Share Awards EMPLOYEE STOCK BENEFIT PLANS Shares Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Shares Granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unrecognized Compensation Expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Expected Weighted-Average Period to be Recognized (in years) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Venezuela Currency Matters Foreign Currency Disclosure [Text Block] REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of fair value of outstanding derivatives Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the impact on earnings from foreign exchange contracts Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of impact on earnings from interest rate swaps Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments Statements of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance for fair value hedging instruments. 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Balance, end of period (in dollars ) Shares authorized to be repurchased March 2010 to date (in dollars) Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount Remaining repurchased available under the authorization (in dollars) Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount Schedule of changes in common shares and treasury stock Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Reclassification Adjustments out of AOCI Schedule of reclassification adjustments out of AOCI [Table Text Block] Schedule of reclassification adjustments out of AOCI [Table Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] GOODWILL Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] PENSION AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] INVENTORIES Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Major categories of inventories Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block] DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Components of other expenses/(income)-net Schedule of Other Income and Other Expense Net [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of other income and expenses, net, operating and non-operating. Schedule of gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by class of intangible assets Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amortizable finite-lived intangible assets, including the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization along with disclosure of the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Minimum number of proceedings that could have a material impact Loss Contingency Number Of Proceedings That Could Have A Material Adverse Affect Minimum The minimum number of proceedings that could have a material adverse affect on the Company's results of operations for the periods in which a loss is recognized. Components of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Components of interest expense-net Schedule of Interest (Expense) Interest Income and Cash Payments for Interest [Table Text Block] Represents the tabular disclosure of interest expense, interest income and cash payments for interest. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings Per Share [Text Block] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] SEGMENT INFORMATION Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of Operating Segments Number of Operating Segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of Reportable Segments Net Sales