Lost Property Which Is Perishable
Issue No. 2207- If a person finds something which decays if left as it is, like most foods and fruits, he should keep it as long as it does not decay, then he should appraise it and consume it himself or sell it and keep the money with him. And if its owner is not found, he should give it as alms on his behalf, and if he has access to a Mujtahid, he should, as a recommended precaution, get his permission.
