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| Network | 2301302 - Disclosure - Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) (http://www.tysonfoods.com/role/BusinessAndSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesTables) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000100493 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
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Schedule of Inventory, Current | The following table reflects the major components of inventory at October 1, 2016, and October 3, 2015:
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Other Current Liabilities | Other Current Liabilities: Other current liabilities at October 1, 2016, and October 3, 2015, include:
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