Hidden "Recovered Folder" in iPhoto Library

After installing
Mac OS X 10.8
iTunes 10.7
iOS 6
iPhoto 9.4
I could watch hidden albums/folders thru iTunes:
lastNMonthsAlbum
Recovered Folder
Recovered Folder (1)
These forders are not visible in iPhoto.
How to remove them ?
Printscreen is attached.

No, what TD asked is not the same as the problem you're having.  
You're having a problem with iPhoto.  TD is saying your screenshot did not display in your post.  Are you using the camera icon in the toolbar above the reply window to add your screenshot?
I'm just guessing here but If you're seeing those items in iTunes then just ignore them as you can't make any changes to the contents of an iPhoto Library package without damaging the library.  So just ignore them and go on your way.
OT

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