Why has iTunes converted song to a different format?

I have always purchased songs in AAC (M4A) format, and recently created MP3 versions as well.
Today, when i tried to play some, they couldn't be found, and upon checking further, i found that iTunes has converted *everything* to MP3 format.
So now i have two of everything, all in MP3 format!
Does anyone know why/how this happens, and how it could be fixed ?

Harry,
Check also in the Recycle bin. If they aren't there either, get new copies by following the steps in this document:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Note added: Harry, earlier in this thread you indicated that you had 2 MP3s of each, and later added that you were looking with Windows Explorer. I'm thinking that one of those is the AAC file. In Explorer, they will each show with the icon of the default player, which may well be the same for both AAC and MP3, so AAC and MP3 could look the same unless you check the metadata. Look closely, and I think your Purchased AACs will still be there. (But if they aren't get new copies as mentioned.)

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