Recently RAW files need to be re-processed. Why?

Sorry for the long subject line!
When I load RAW files into Aperture, they are all dark and dim. I receive a message saying that an older Apple Raw processor was used, and I'm asked to reprocess, which I do and everything is fine. But how can I eliminate this step. This seems to be something new that has popped up, but perhaps my memory is deceiving me.
Thanks!

make sure you have the most current Digital Camera Raw converter. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4757 Looks like you are not on lion so hopefully the Digital camera 3.1.2 will work for you, if you are on AP 3.2.3 Good luck

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