A public safety notice was shared after the containers came to the shore at Selsey beach in West Sussex.
A section of the beach has been cordoned off and the public are advised to avoid the area.
HM Coastguard has now confirmed that the containers are from cargo ship Baltic Klipper.
It said: “HM Coastguard is continuing to work with the relevant authorities after 16 containers went overboard from the cargo ship Baltic Klipper in the Solent on 6 December.
“This includes working with the vessel’s owners who are responsible for recovering the containers.
“Eight of the containers were reported as carrying bananas, two as carrying plantain, one as carrying avocados, and the remaining five as empty.
“Two containers have come ashore at Selsey, where a cordon has been put in place. Coastguard rescue teams from Selsey and Littlehampton, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Sussex Police are all in attendance.
It added: “The public are advised to avoid the area and are reminded that all wreck material found in the UK has to be reported to HM Coastguard’s Receiver of Wreck by completing this form: Report wreck material: What you need to report – GOV.UK
“Those who fail to declare items within 28 days are breaking the law and may have further action taken against then.
“Any sightings of the containers should be reported to the coastguard on 0344 382 0560.”
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