Cost Reduction Actions (Details) (2012 Program, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2013 item	Dec. 29, 2012 item
2012 Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Charges (Reversals), net	$ 15.9	$ 57.7
Number of positions reduced as a result of Cost Reduction Actions	630	1,060
Number of positions remaining	5

Of the number of positions eliminated by restructuring actions, the number of positions which remain as of the balance sheet date.

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