The following files were not imported... could not be read

I continually receive this error message when using Lightroom 5 to import raw files from a Canon 650D.
Sometimes LR will import some of the images, more often none.
I've tried a complete reinstall of the computer (OS X 10.8.4)
I've tried updating to LR5.2 release candidate.
I've tried deleting my 'Preference' file and letting LR recreate it.
I still get this problem over and over and over again and it's really starting to become annoying.
I have permission to write to the target directory.
LR sometimes gets one or two files, then the error.
LR is always slow slow slow when attempting to import, far slower than LR4 ever was.
Does anyone have any suggestions, or is this just a shortcoming of LR5 - no images?
I've passed a raw file to someone else who confirmed there was nothing 'unusual' about it and was able to import it to their LR5 install.
Glancing through google/these forums, it seems like a common problem with lots of suggestions but no solutions that work for me. Please help.
*edit - I should clarify - the full text of the error is 'Some import operations were not performed. The following files could not be read.'
Followed by the number,  and listing of files, I'd really like to PP.

Thanks. Good question. Direct from camera via USB.
I attempted via Image Capture. This timed out partway through the first time (trying 150 images) - "your camera has powered down, x images not imported (or words to this effect." It was still slow.
It did succeed after 2 attempts with Image Capture. I could then import to LR5 from Hard Drive, no problem.
I'm using original Canon USB cable, SDXC card (supported by my Canon 650D) is formatted in camera. It's a 64GB SanDisk. 45MB\s. Class 10 and has never exhibited any unusual behaviour either in camera or in SD reader.
I purged the caches as suggested.
I also reviewed all of the import settings and changed them a little in the hope it makes a difference (Build Smart Previews = ON)
I've just reformatted the SDXC card in camera. Fired off 20 shots. Attempted via LR5 and worked first time.
My experience so far is that this problem will reoccur. Probably when I have >150 shots on the card.
I'll wait until it happens again and try a more controlled comparison, direct from Camera, via Image Capture/HDD and time things too.
I have tried a second SDHC card previously when this error first occured. This exhibited the same behaviour, suggesting either the camera or LR5 or OSX or ?

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