Using Food Received for Safekeeping

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Question

Received food from a friend for safekeeping, and the friend forgot about it and is not here. Is it permissible to use it?

Answer

It is permissible, and he should return it later [if it is reasonable to assume that he is not particular about it].

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 349, Siftei Kohen (Shach) commentary

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