JPG files import as black boxes

After importing a batch of JPG files into iPhoto, several thumbnails appear as black boxes. If I open the image, it appears as a faint, semi-transparent image. Info shows that the imported image was the same size as the original. This has happened on two separate batches of JPG's from different sources. Any idea what's going on and how to fix?

What colour profile are these files? What you describe is what occurs when you try to import greyscale or CYMK files into iPhoto, which supports RGB. Try use the Tools Menu in Preview to assign an RGB profile to one of the files and see if it will import.
Regards
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