New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled more than 20,000 peanut butter products sold nationwide due to concerns about plastic contamination. According to the FDA, the peanut butter was manufactured by Ventura Foods and sold under multiple brand names across 40 states.

The recall includes both peanut butter packets and small cups containing both peanut butter and jelly.

The recall was triggered after inspectors discovered pieces of blue plastic in a production filter at the facility that manufactured the products under different private label brands such as US Foods, DYMA Brands, Flavor Fresh, Sysco House Recipe, Katy's Kitchen, and Gordon Food Service.

Though the initial recall was made in April 2...