Yes. There are several genera of microorganisms that are capable of reducing ferric iron to its ferrous state.
Most are extremeophiles - organisms that live in harsh conditions such as high heat or extreme pH. The method is through production of iron reductase enzymes.
If you're really interested, follow the link below and do a search for 'iron oxide'.
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