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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 02, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]  
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the Fiscal Years ended August 2, 2020, July 28, 2019, and July 29, 2018
(Millions)

This schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts for continuing operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements. This schedule excludes amounts related to discontinued operations. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Balance at Beginning of PeriodCharged to/
(Reduction in) Costs
and
Expenses		DeductionsAcquisition/(Divestiture)


Balance at
End of
Period
Fiscal year ended August 2, 2020
Cash discount$6 $139 $(139)$— $6 
Bad debt reserve3 2 — (1)4 
Returns reserve(1)
4 1 (1)— 4 
Total Accounts receivable allowances$13 $142 $(140)$(1)$14 
Fiscal year ended July 28, 2019
Cash discount$6 $132 $(132)$— $6 
Bad debt reserve3 1 (1)— 3 
Returns reserve(1)
9 (2)(3)— 4 
Total Accounts receivable allowances$18 $131 $(136)$— $13 
Fiscal year ended July 29, 2018
Cash discount$4 $114 $(114)$2 $6 
Bad debt reserve1 1 (1)2 3 
Returns reserve(1)
3 4 — 2 9 
Total Accounts receivable allowances$8 $119 $(115)$6 $18 
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(1)The returns reserve is evaluated quarterly and adjusted accordingly. During each period, returns are charged to net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings as incurred. Actual returns were approximately $99 in 2020, $107 in 2019, and $104 in 2018, or less than 2% of net sales.