AI graphic placed in ID CS4 doc changes when exported to PDF

Hi,
I'm attempting to export a 6-page ID CS4 document to PDF, and am having inconsistencies in how the graphics look once they're exported.
I am linking to the exact same Illustrator file when placing the logo on each page, but when I export to PDF, only two of the logo images come out accurately (like below):
The other four come out with an additional black and red outline (like below):
I'm at a loss as to why these outlines are appearing.   Does anyone have advice on what kind of newbie mistake I'm making, here?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Laura

Thanks for all the help - I am definitely willing to work to find the answers!
Bob - I'm viewing the PDF in Acrobat Pro.  I'm not sure how much detail you need in the export settings, but the Export Layers option is set to Visible Layers.  I tried exporting with the other two options and the problem still exists.
Eugene, Peter & Jeffrey - I went to the Illustrator file and found some extra colors in there.  I removed them, thinking that would solve it, but when I relinked and exported it did the same thing.
I just did a test print, and it actually prints correctly - it's just during the viewing of the PDF where the problem occurs.

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