Iphoto unreadable file error

I have iphoto on my mac and I recently imported some new photos. When I try and access the photos through iphoto my iphoto reads "FINISHING IMPORT" then an error pops up saying "UNREADABLE FILES: THE FOLLOWING FILE COULD NOT BE IMPORTED (THE FILE IS IN THE IPHOTO LIBRARY FOLDER).
I understand that iphoto cannot import files from the iphoto folder but why can I access the files in iphoto once they are imported. I'm double clicking the photos that usually full screens the image and now im getting that import error. Please help! Thanks

not sure to understand your concern.
This error message usually occurs when trying to import non image files (or image files not recognised by iPhoto or corrupetd files). The error message in that case is accompanied with a list of files which could not be imported.
I am getting confused when you say that you want to import files that are located in iPhoto folder. If they are already there, you don't need to import them...
Never put manually pics in the iPhoto folder directly.
If not answered, please clarify your question.

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