Cost Reduction Actions (Details) (2012 Program, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013 item	Dec. 29, 2012 item
2012 Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Charges (Reversals), net	$ 32.6	$ 57.7
Number of positions reduced as a result of Cost Reduction Actions	1,120	1,060
Number of positions remaining	25

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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