מנהג של שטות

As with anything you read on line , this blog in no way is meant to pasken shailos or as a replacement to a rov. Only to bring forth a discussion. As with everything it is best to always check with a competent halachic authority for guidance 

The first eighteen editions of the Shulchan Aruch (first 4 during the life time of the Bais Yosef)  

Siman #605 had this header 

"Minhag Kaparos on Erev Yom Kippur is a Minhag Shtus"

Shulchan Aruch Mantova Edition 

Shulchan Aruch Krackow Edition 

This edition was printed in Venice 1565. The Bais Yosef was Niftar

1573-74   (no Rema)

Shulchan Aruch Siman #605


In the later editions they removed this header. It is unknown who decided to remove it..