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Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 29, 2025 USD ($) Claim	Mar. 30, 2025 USD ($) Claim	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Claim	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) Claim
Contingencies [Abstract]
Provision for DIP Agreement \| $			$ 30.0
Provision for litigation reserve \| $		$ 215.0		$ 0.0
Plan [Member]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Provision for DIP Agreement \| $	$ 30.0
Talc-Related Cases [Member]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Claims pending, beginning of period	715	684	594	574
Claims filed		67		30
Less: Claims dismissed, settled or otherwise resolved		36		10
Claims pending, end of period		715		594