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Selling, General and Administrative Expense (Details)

v2.4.1.9

Selling, General and Administrative Expense (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 27, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Abstract]
Distribution costs	$ 3.7	$ 3.9
Strategic Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Strategic initiative charge			4.0
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Accrued strategic initiative charge, opening balance	1.8
Disbursements during the period	0.4
Accrued strategic initiative charge, ending balance	$ 1.4		$ 1.8

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